Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy days, this Crockpot recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld together beautifully.

With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is ideal for a satisfying family meal. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasonings to your taste.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This soup features juicy chicken cooked with gnocchi, carrots, celery, and spinach in a creamy broth. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1 pound potato gnocchi
2 cups fresh spinach
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the diced carrots, celery, chopped onion, and minced garlic on top.
Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Add Cream and Gnocchi: Stir in the heavy cream and potato gnocchi. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi is cooked.
Finish with Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning if necessary.