Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup: Cozy Comfort Food Delight
A comforting and creamy soup made with tender chicken and soft gnocchi, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package gnocchi
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken, broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Add gnocchi and spinach, stir, and let it cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Add more vegetables like mushrooms or peas for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg