Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup, the ultimate comfort food that comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker. This savory soup features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and delightful gnocchi that create a velvety texture perfect for any occasion. With its warm aromas filling your kitchen, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Serve it to your family or friends, and watch as it quickly becomes a beloved staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3–4 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1–2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cream or half-and-half
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (flat or curly, chopped)
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon chicken seasoning base (optional)
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1–2 Tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken inside the crockpot with two forks.
- Combine cream and cornstarch in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Add to the soup along with gnocchi and spinach.
- Cook on high for another 30-45 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning as desired and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg