Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Walking into the kitchen and smelling 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts and 1 cup carrots, diced already on the go is the part I like best about this Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup. The slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup handles the long cook so I can step away.

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

1. 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.
2. Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
5. 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.
6. Finish with Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy hot.

Cook and Prep Times

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

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 bowls
• Calories: 350kcal
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 30g

I usually make this Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup on a weekend and keep the leftovers for the next day’s lunch, since it reheats without drying out. A spoon of 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts stirred in at the end brightens it up.