Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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Creamy slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup is the kind of hearty soup that makes busy days feel easier. This chicken gnocchi soup recipe brings tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, savory broth, and rich heavy cream together in the crock pot with very little effort.
A cozy soup recipe is always a favorite for a chilly day and works great for an easy weeknight dinner with crusty bread or air fryer garlic bread on the side.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Rich and creamy soup with much flavor from chicken broth, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs
- Tender chicken breasts that shred easily after the cooking time
- Soft potato gnocchi that turns pillowy and comforting
- Simple crock pot method that fits busy days
- One of those favorite soups that tastes like Olive Garden at home
- Makes great leftovers for 3 to 4 days
Ingredients for Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- Celery ribs, chopped
- Large carrots, peeled and chopped
- Medium onion, diced
- Dried parsley
- Minced garlic
- Dried thyme
- Boneless chicken breast
- Low sodium chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Cornstarch
- Potato gnocchi
- Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Grated parmesan cheese
How to Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Step by Step Instructions Overview
Step 1 – Place the boneless chicken breasts in crock pot. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion.
Step 2 – Sprinkle the seasonings and garlic over top. Pour in the chicken broth, and cook 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 on low.
Step 3 – About an hour before cooking is completed, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch, and add to the crock pot. Also add the gnocchi.
Step 4 – ust before serving, add the spinach and grated parmesan cheese.
Step 5 – Just before serving, add the spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. Allow about 5 minutes for the cheese to melt and the spinach to soften.
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Time Saving Tips
- Use crock pot cooking liners for easy clean up. They seriously cut down on cleaning time.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot so they stay juicy and cook evenly.
- Whisk the heavy cream and corn starch in a small bowl to create a smooth cornstarch slurry before adding it.
- Add the potato gnocchi during the last hour so the pillowy gnocchi holds its shape.
Substitutions and variations
- Skinless chicken thighs work well and bring extra richness.
- Use homemade Italian seasoning in place of the dried herbs.
- Garlic powder may stand in for minced garlic in a pinch.
- Homemade gnocchi can replace store brand gnocchi from the grocery store.
- A stove top version works too and cooks in about 15 to 20 minutes for faster soup recipes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this comforting soup with some crusty Baguette bread or corn bread.
FAQs about this recipe
Yes. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
Either works. Chicken broth keeps the soup lighter. Chicken stock adds deeper flavor.
Freezing works best before adding gnocchi and heavy cream. Add those after reheating.
Crusty bread, air fryer garlic bread, or a simple salad pair nicely.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- 2-3 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cups potato gnocchi
- 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To your crock pot, add the boneless skinless chicken breast.
- Add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion.
- Sprinkle the seasonings and garlic over top.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and cook 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 on low.
- About an hour before cooking is completed, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch, and add to the crock pot.
- Also add the gnocchi.
- Just before serving, add the spinach and grated parmesan cheese.
- Allow about 5 minutes for the cheese to melt and the spinach to soften.
Notes
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My family loved this comforting soup. Going to make more and feeze it.