Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup, the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights! This hearty soup combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables all simmered in a rich, creamy broth. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the work while you enjoy your day. Perfect for family dinners or as a delightful dish for gatherings, each spoonful promises to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup cream or half-and-half
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 3–4 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker; add chopped carrots, celery, onion, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken stock; stir gently.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred chicken in the pot using two forks.
- Whisk cream with cornstarch; stir into soup along with gnocchi and spinach.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes until heated through.
- Adjust thickness with more cornstarch if desired; serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg