Description
Enjoy the rich and creamy texture of this Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables—perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless & skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 16-ounce package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Layer the diced carrots, celery, onion, and garlic on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, then add seasoning and stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the tender chicken and return it to the pot.
- Add potato gnocchi and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Cook on high for 30–40 minutes until the gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in baby spinach and Parmesan, and cook until the spinach wilts.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley and additional cheese.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with evaporated milk.
This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months; just leave space in the container.
Adding more vegetables like peas or bell peppers can boost nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
