Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Creamy chicken gnocchi soup packed with tender gnocchi, shredded chicken, and spinach in a rich broth. Easy slow cooker recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups uncooked gnocchi (about 16 oz package, store-bought)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (loosely packed)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and shreds easily.
- Remove chicken from crockpot and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Stir in gnocchi, chopped spinach, and heavy cream. Cook on high for 20-30 minutes until gnocchi is tender and floats to the top.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with desired toppings like Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs.
Notes
- Add gnocchi in the last 20-30 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking and mushiness. Store-bought shelf-stable gnocchi works perfectly without pre-boiling.
- Not recommended for freezing as gnocchi texture changes upon thawing. Store leftovers in refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- If soup becomes too thick, add extra chicken broth to reach desired consistency. Gnocchi absorbs liquid as it sits.
- Use a 6-quart or larger slow cooker for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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