Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
If you’re craving a warm and satisfying meal that’s both hearty and easy to prepare, look no further than this Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi in a rich, creamy broth, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe requires minimal effort—just toss in your ingredients and let the crockpot do the work! Your home will be filled with comforting aromas as you enjoy each spoonful of this delicious soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3–4 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1–2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1/2 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
- Seasonings: garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients and place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken stock and stir gently.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot.
- Mix cream with cornstarch and add to the soup along with gnocchi and spinach; cook for an additional 30–45 minutes.
- Adjust consistency if desired with a cornstarch slurry.
- Taste and season as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg