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Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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Ultimate comfort food with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and creamy herb-infused broth. Easy slow cooker recipe that tastes restaurant-quality.

Ingredients

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  • ½ medium yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
  • 1 cup grated carrots (2–3 medium carrots)
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (use 2 tablespoons for thicker soup)
  • 1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (16-oz) package gnocchi

Instructions

  1. Place diced onions, grated carrots, and sliced celery at bottom of 6-quart slow cooker. Spread evenly to create flavorful base.
  2. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Nestle on top of vegetables in single layer.
  3. Whisk together chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic. Pour over chicken and vegetables until liquid just covers chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
  5. Remove chicken breasts with tongs, place on cutting board, rest 2-3 minutes, then shred with two forks into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Whisk cornstarch into evaporated milk until smooth with no lumps. Pour mixture back into slow cooker along with all shredded chicken.
  7. Add entire package of gnocchi to soup. Stir gently to distribute evenly. Cover and cook on HIGH for exactly 45 minutes until gnocchi are tender but not mushy.
  8. Stir in baby spinach and let wilt for 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

  • Don’t add gnocchi until last 45 minutes or they become mushy.
  • Use rotisserie chicken shortcut: add 3 cups shredded chicken in last 45 minutes with gnocchi.
  • For thicker soup, use 2 tablespoons cornstarch instead of 1.
  • Freeze without gnocchi for best results. Add fresh gnocchi when reheating.
  • Soup thickens as it sits. Add broth or milk when reheating if needed.

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