Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting, creamy dish made with tender chicken breasts, hearty vegetables, pillowy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy meal, it is slow-cooked to develop rich flavors and a thick, satisfying broth that pairs wonderfully with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Protein
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
Liquids & Dairy
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 3 cups small gnocchi (500g)
- 1½ cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Line a 4-6 quart slow cooker with a Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liner for easy cleanup.
- Add Ingredients: To the slow cooker, add chopped celery, carrot, onion, dried parsley, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Place the chicken breasts on top and press them gently into the liquid.
- Slow Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Shred Chicken: Carefully shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, or remove it to a cutting board and chop finely. Return the chicken to the soup if removed.
- Thicken Soup & Add Gnocchi: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and corn starch until smooth. Stir this mixture along with the gnocchi into the soup. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour until the gnocchi is tender and the broth has thickened slightly.
- Finish Soup: Stir in the fresh chopped spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Cleanup: Remove the slow cooker liner for effortless cleaning.
Notes
- This soup is thick and creamy, with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and soft gnocchi for a hearty meal.
- For extra flavor, serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
- Using a slow cooker liner makes clean-up quick and easy without scrubbing the pot.
- Feel free to add other fresh herbs like basil or oregano for added aroma.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 488 grams
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 888 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg
