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Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

No need to wait for the restaurant - this slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup will give you all the warm and cozy vibes at home! My tried-and-true recipe is a family favorite soup that’s full of hearty chicken bites, rich, creamy broth, and delicious gnocchi. It’s a set-and-forget dinner you can’t wait to enjoy!
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6 approx 1.5 cup servings
Calories 353kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 carrots peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon herb and garlic seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 12 oz evaporated milk for later
  • 18 oz dried gnocchi 1 package, for later
  • 2 oz baby spinach for later

Instructions

  • Add chicken, carrots, seasonings, and cornstarch to slow cooker
  • Toss ingredients to coat well with cornstarch
  • Slowly stir in chicken broth, then keep stirring until cornstarch dissolves
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours
  • Shred chicken with forks (or break apart into large chunks)
  • Add evaporated milk, gnocchi, and spinach to slow cooker
  • Cover and return to high heat for 15-30 minutes, until gnocchi is tender and soup is thoroughly heated through

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Freezing isn’t ideal since gnocchi can become mushy. If you do freeze, do so before adding the gnocchi and spinach, and add them fresh when reheating.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding broth or milk as needed to thin the soup. For reheating in the microwave, use short intervals and stir often.
  • Add the gnocchi in the last 15-30 minutes of cooking and stir in spinach during the last 5-10 minutes so it wilts perfectly.
  • To thicken the soup, mix in extra cornstarch slurry.
  • For a thinner soup, add a splash of broth or milk before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4451IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 5mg