Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 40 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts; 2 large carrots; 2 stalks celery; 1 small onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 16 ounces gnocchi; 1 cup fresh spinach; ¾ cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings
6
Calories
407 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
Italian, American

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Gary Shields

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This hearty and comforting chicken and gnocchi soup is simple to make in your slow cooker and delicious to eat. It's a tasty, easy dinner the whole family will love!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 cups chicken broth low sodium
1 ½ pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless
2 large carrots peeled and sliced
2 stalks celery sliced
1 small onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
16 ounces gnocchi
1 cup fresh spinach
¾ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Instructions

Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker.
Then, place in the chicken breasts and add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic over top.
Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Cook on high for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low
Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it. (I like to use the food processor but you can shred it with two forks as well).
Return the chicken to the slow cooker and add the gnocchi and spinach.
In a medium bowl, mix the heavy cream and cornstarch together thoroughly and pour it over everything in the slow cooker and stir to combine well.
Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high or until the gnocchi are tender.
Enjoy!!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Low sodium chicken broth is preferred but regular or homemade broth is acceptable as well.
Substitute boneless, skinless thighs instead of chicken breasts or a combination of the two.
Skip cooking the chicken altogether and use a rotisserie chicken. Just shred it and add it in with the gnocchi.
For quicker prepping, use store bought mirepoix mix if desired.
Use black pepper instead of the red pepper flakes if preferred
Using store bought gnocchi is quicker, but making homemade gnocchi is wonderful too!
Substitute whole milk or low fat instead of the heavy cream for a lower calorie option
Substitute non-dairy milk if preferred.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 868mg (36%) Potassium 752mg (21%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 5049IU (101%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	407kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	113mg	38%
Sodium	868mg	36%
Potassium	752mg	16%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	5049IU	101%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	84mg	8%
Iron	4mg	22%