Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
This comforting Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, hearty dish that combines tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich broth. Perfect for busy days, this slow cooker recipe allows you to set it and forget it, delivering a delicious and warming meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high plus 20-30 minutes final cook
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additions
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups gnocchi
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, and salt into the Crockpot. This forms the flavorful base of your soup.
- Cook the Soup: Set your Crockpot to low and cook for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. This slow cooking will tenderize the chicken and develop the soup’s flavors.
- Shred Chicken and Add Gnocchi & Spinach: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the Crockpot, then stir in the gnocchi, chopped spinach, and heavy cream.
- Final Cooking: Cook the soup for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and the soup is heated through.
- Serve: Stir well, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve the soup hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Fresh spinach can be replaced with kale or Swiss chard for a different leafy green variation.
- For a thicker soup, add a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Crockpot soup, chicken gnocchi soup, slow cooker soup, creamy chicken soup, easy dinner
