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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup for Cozy Nights

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting dish that combines succulent chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a velvety broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts ensure a rich and tender outcome
  • 3-4 medium carrots peeled and chopped for sweetness and color
  • 1-2 stalks celery chopped for flavor and texture
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped to enhance flavor
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced for aromatic depth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning for authentic Italian flavor
  • salt & black pepper season to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon chicken seasoning base optional
  • a pinch red pepper flakes optional for heat
For the Soup Liquid
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock/broth
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup cream or half and half for a luxurious texture
  • 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
For the Gnocchi and Greens
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi cooks to pillowy perfection
  • 3 cups baby spinach for color and freshness
For Garnishing
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (optional)

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather the slow cooker and add chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, herbs, seasoning and broth. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  3. Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
  4. Whisk cream with cornstarch. Stir into the soup with gnocchi and spinach. Cook on high for 30-45 minutes.
  5. Adjust thickness by making extra cornstarch slurry if needed.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning, serve garnished with bacon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting, easily freezable dish perfect for busy nights.

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