Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup is pure comfort with almost no effort. Tender chicken, soft pillowy gnocchi, and vegetables slowly simmer together in a creamy, flavorful broth that tastes like you worked much harder than you did. It's cozy, filling, and perfect for busy days when you still want a homemade meal waiting for you at dinnertime.
It's perfect for chilly evenings, busy weekdays, or lazy weekends when standing over the stove just isn't happening. The slow cooker does all the work, and the result is a rich, satisfying soup the whole family loves.
. If you enjoy soup nights as much as I do, you'll also love my french onion soup, which has that same comforting, slow-simmered flavor and pairs beautifully with crusty bread. I usually serve this gnocchi soup with warm bread or garlic bread to soak up every last drop.
Quick Look
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 4 hrs
- Servings: 4
- Main ingredients: Chicken, gnocchi, spinach, carrots, celery, cream
- Cooking method: Slow cooker 🡢 one-pot
- Difficulty: Easy
- Serving ideas: Serve with warm crusty bread, garlic bread, or a fresh side salad
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- Quick Look
- Important Ingredients
- Substitutions & Variations
- How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- 💭Crucial Success Tips
- Recipe FAQs
- How To Store Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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Important Ingredients
- Chicken breast provides tender, protein-packed meat that forms the heart of the soup.
- Gnocchi soaks up the creamy broth for a comforting texture.
- Spinach adds freshness and a pop of green while keeping the soup light and healthy.
- Carrots and celery give natural sweetness and flavor to the broth.
- Heavy cream creates a rich, velvety base that makes the soup creamy and indulgent.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Vegetarian: Swap chicken for firm tofu or chickpeas.
- Dairy-free: Use coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk instead of heavy cream.
- Extra Veggies: Add peas, zucchini, or mushrooms for more flavor and texture.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a gentle kick.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Step 1: Place the chicken, shredded carrots, and celery in the bottom of the crockpot (Image 1).
Step 2: Sprinkle it with salt, pepper, and minced garlic, then pour in the chicken broth (Image 2). Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
Step 3: Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the crockpot. Add the gnocchi (Image 3), flour, and heavy cream. Stir well and cook for another 20 minutes until the gnocchi is tender.
Step 4: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 5 more minutes until wilted (Image 4).
Step 5: Serve warm with your favorite bread for a complete, comforting meal (Image 5).
Hint: If you like a thicker soup, let it sit uncovered in the slow cooker for a few minutes before serving. The gnocchi will continue to absorb liquid and naturally thicken the broth without needing extra thickener.
💭Crucial Success Tips
Add the gnocchi near the end of cooking so it stays soft and pillowy instead of turning mushy. Also, shred the chicken while it's still warm so it blends back into the soup easily and evenly.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, frozen gnocchi works well in this recipe and can be added straight to the slow cooker without thawing.
Yes. Cook on low for about 6-7 hours, then add the gnocchi and cream during the last 30 minutes.
This soup is best enjoyed fresh. Freezing can change the texture of the gnocchi and creamy broth.
How To Store Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat gently on the stove to avoid overcooking the gnocchi.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 ½ cups carrots shredded
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups spinach fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken, shredded carrots, and celery in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle it with salt, pepper, and minced garlic, then pour in the chicken broth. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the crockpot. Add the gnocchi, flour, and heavy cream. Stir well and cook for another 20 minutes until the gnocchi is tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 5 more minutes until wilted.
- Serve warm with your favorite bread for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
Cook and shred the chicken first. In a large pot, combine the cooked chicken, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Simmer until the vegetables are tender. Cook gnocchi separately according to package instructions, then stir in the gnocchi, flour, and cream. Heat for 20 minutes, add the spinach, and cook just until wilted
