Description

This Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting, creamy dish packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a medley of vegetables. Slow-cooked to perfection, this easy soup captures the flavors of a restaurant classic with minimal hands-on time—perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
16 ounces potato gnocchi
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings & Extras

1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons olive oil

For Thickening (Optional)

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

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Instructions

Prep the Chicken and Vegetables – Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) at the bottom of your slow cooker. Add in the diced onion, minced garlic, shredded carrots, and diced celery, spreading them evenly around the chicken.
Add Liquids and Seasonings – Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables. Stir in the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and basil, ensuring all the flavors start blending together.
Cook in the Crockpot – Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Shred the Chicken – Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring well to combine.
Add Gnocchi and Spinach – Stir in the potato gnocchi and chopped spinach. Continue to cook on HIGH for 30–40 minutes or until the gnocchi are tender and the spinach is wilted.
Add Cream and Thicken – Pour in the half-and-half (or heavy cream), stirring gently. For a thicker soup, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the soup. Let it cook for another 5–10 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
Serve – Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls, serve hot, and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the chicken briefly in a skillet before adding to the crockpot.
Frozen gnocchi can be used; add directly to the crockpot.
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version—cut cooking time in half and add chicken with the gnocchi.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to substitute kale for spinach if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 340
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 65mg