Description
This Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with vegetables, tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and creamy broth, it’s a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup grated carrots (2-3 medium carrots)
- 3 celery sticks, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp dried garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (use 2 tbsp for thicker soup)
- 1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (17.5-oz) package gnocchi
- 3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Place vegetables and chicken in slow cooker: Place diced onion, grated carrots, and sliced celery in the slow cooker. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on top of the vegetables.
- Add seasoned broth: Mix chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Slow cook: Cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and set aside.
- Finish cooking: Whisk cornstarch into evaporated milk and add to the soup with gnocchi and shredded chicken. Cook for another 45 minutes on HIGH.
- Add spinach and serve: Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
- Ingredient notes:
- Chicken: Thighs can be used instead of breasts.
- Evaporated milk: Can be substituted with half-and-half.
- Gnocchi: Can use fresh, frozen, or substitute with small pasta or diced potatoes.
- Spinach: Kale or Swiss chard can be used.
- Cornstarch: Always mix with cold liquid before adding to hot soup.
- Recipe tips:
- Adjust thickness with cornstarch or broth.
- Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Season before serving for best taste.
- Storage:
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm gently, adding broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
