Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, soft gnocchi, spinach, and Parmesan cheese all simmered to perfection in a rich, flavorful broth. It’s an easy, hands-off meal that’s perfect for busy days and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Protein
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
Liquids and Dairy
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 3 cups small gnocchi (500g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Line a 4-6 quart slow cooker with a Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liner for easy cleanup.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Add the chopped celery, carrot, finely chopped onion, dried parsley, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Add Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the broth mixture, pressing them down so they’re mostly submerged.
- Cook Chicken and Vegetables: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred Chicken: Carefully shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, or remove the chicken to a cutting board and chop it, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Prepare Cream Mixture and Add Gnocchi: Whisk together the heavy cream and corn starch until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup along with the small gnocchi to prevent lumps and help thicken the broth.
- Cook Gnocchi: Cover the slow cooker again and cook on high for 1 hour until the gnocchi is tender and the broth has thickened slightly.
- Add Spinach and Cheese: Stir in the roughly chopped fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese, allowing the spinach to wilt and the cheese to melt.
- Adjust Seasonings and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, ideally with some crusty bread on the side.
- Cleanup Tip: Remove the Slow Cooker Liner for an easy cleanup process.
Notes
- This soup is thick and creamy, perfect for a hearty meal on a chilly day.
- Using the Slow Cooker Liner makes cleanup quick and hassle-free.
- Add crusty bread for a complete meal experience.
- The gnocchi adds a delightful tender texture that pairs well with the creamy broth.
- You can substitute fresh herbs if desired, but dried herbs work perfectly in slow cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 488 grams
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 888 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg
