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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
5 from 12 votes

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup combines tender chicken breast, kale, and soft gnocchi in a creamy broth flavored with garlic, herbs, and pesto. The slow cooker allows the chicken and aromatics to meld over hours before adding leafy greens and gnocchi for a hearty, rich soup with layers of texture and savory notes. Parmesan and red pepper flakes garnish the finished dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced, medium
  • 4 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme rolled between your hands, dried
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 16 ounces gnocchi
  • 4-5 cups kale chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 tablespoon pesto sauce prepared
  • Parmesan Cheese optional garnish
  • parsley optional garnish, chopped, fresh
  • red pepper flakes optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Add the chicken, onion, garlic, bay leaf, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Pour broth over the chicken and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  2. Remove the bay leaf and shred the chicken. Add the kale, gnocchi, heavy cream, and pesto to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.  Cook for 30-40 minutes or until the gnocchi are tender.
  3. Excellent served with some parmesan cheese on top and a side of crusty bread! Enjoy!

Notes

  • Curly kale is preferred but Lacinato or Italian/Tuscan kale can also be used.
  • Add the kale and gnocchi after shredding the cooked chicken to maintain their texture.
  • Leftover soup reheats well; reheat gently to avoid breaking down the creaminess.