Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, creamy broth—all made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This hearty soup is perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days when you crave something warm and satisfying. With just a few minutes of prep, you can set the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The delightful blend of flavors will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3–4 medium whole carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1–2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1/2 medium yellow or white onion (chopped)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup cream or half and half
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken stock and stir gently. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks once cooked.
- Whisk together cream with cornstarch; stir this into the soup along with gnocchi and spinach.
- Cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes until gnocchi is heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg