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Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Fix and forget with this slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup! An easy soup recipe that rivals Olive Garden and is loaded with fresh flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 544 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 4 cups chicken stock or chicken broth
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • dash nutmeg
  • 17.6 ounces potato gnocchi
  • 1 can 2% evaporated milk 14 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups spinach
  • fresh Rosemary for garnishing

Instructions

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  1. Add the chicken, celery, carrots, onions, chicken stock, butter, garlic, salt & pepper, Italian seasoning, basil and nutmeg to a slow cooker. 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup diced celery , 1 cup diced carrots , 1 cup diced yellow onion, 4 cups chicken stock, ½ cup salted butter, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon basil, dash nutmeg
  2. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
  3. Use two forks to shred the chicken, then add the gnocchi. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until the gnocchi is cooked through. 17.6 ounces potato gnocchi
  4. In a measuring cup, whisk together the evaporated milk and cornstarch. Pour this into the soup and stir. Then add the spinach and stir again. Cover and let sit for 5-8 minutes while the spinach wilts. 1 can 2% evaporated milk, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 cups spinach
  5. Serve with fresh rosemary on top. fresh rosemary

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the soup. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
  • You may use 1 cup of heavy cream or half & half in place of the evaporated milk.
  • Like spice? Add 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes.
  • Make this in a dutch oven on the stovetop. Simmer the ingredients for 30-35 minutes before shredding the chicken and adding the gnocchi. Then after the gnocchi cooks, add the milk and spinach and heat through.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave. Because of the milk, this soup does not freeze well.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 544kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 128mg (43%) Sodium 1258mg (52%) Potassium 814mg (23%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 5106IU (102%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 544

% Daily Value*

Calories 544kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 1258mg 52%
Potassium 814mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 5106IU 102%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.