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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Indulge in the ultimate bowl of cozy comfort with Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup!  This creamy, one-pot recipe is packed with chicken, tender gnocchi, fresh kale, and a touch of pesto for a satisfying dinner any night of the week!  

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

Ingredients

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

  • I used curly kale, but Lacinato kale (aka dinosaur kale) or Italian/Tuscan kale, would work great too.
  • I used curly kale, but Lacinato kale (aka dinosaur kale) or Italian/Tuscan kale, would work great too.