Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a comforting and creamy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. This hearty recipe combines tender shredded chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and nutrient-rich spinach in a rich, velvety broth made with heavy cream and infused with the flavors of garlic, thyme, and basil. The slow cooker does most of the work, simmering the chicken to perfection while allowing the savory aromas to fill your home. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple, wholesome ingredients like carrots, celery, and Parmesan cheese, this crowd-pleasing soup is both nourishing and indulgent. Serve it with crusty bread for an irresistible meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Carrots, diced
• 1 cup Celery, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 16 ounces Potato gnocchi
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, place the chicken breasts at the bottom. Add the sautéed vegetables, chicken broth, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 4

Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

Step 5

Add the potato gnocchi, heavy cream, and chopped spinach to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3190.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2888.6

Total Fat 169.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 688.9mg	0%
Sodium 9449.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.2g
Protein 192.0g	0%

Vitamin D 87.4IU	0%
Calcium 1866.3mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 4638.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.6%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 18.0%