Name: Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ medium yellow onion diced (about ½ cup); 1 cup grated carrots (2-3 medium if shredding fresh); 3 medium sticks celery sliced (about 1 cup); 1 pound boneless; skinless chicken breasts; salt & pepper to taste; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (add 2 tablespoons for a thicker soup); 1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk; 1 (17.5-oz) package gnocchi; 3 cups baby spinach (add more or less to taste)

Description

This comforting Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is perfect for cozy nights, combining tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi in a creamy broth.

Ingredients

Scale

½ medium yellow onion diced (about ½ cup)
1 cup grated carrots (2–3 medium if shredding fresh)
3 medium sticks celery sliced (about 1 cup)
1 pound boneless
skinless chicken breasts
salt & pepper to taste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch (add 2 tablespoons for a thicker soup)
1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
1 (17.5-oz) package gnocchi
3 cups baby spinach (add more or less to taste)

Instructions

Add the diced onion, grated carrots, sliced celery, and chicken breasts to the crockpot. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour in the chicken broth, and add the garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry, then add it to the soup to thicken. Stir in the evaporated milk and gnocchi.
Add the baby spinach, cover, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until the gnocchi are cooked and the soup is heated through.
Serve hot and enjoy your comforting bowl of chicken gnocchi soup!

Notes

For a thicker soup, increase the cornstarch to 2 tablespoons. Adjust the spinach amount according to your preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: Soup, Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 390 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 29 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken, Gnocchi, Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe