Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
This comforting Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup combines tender shredded chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a creamy broth, slow-cooked to perfection for rich, hearty flavor with minimal effort.
- Author: Kai
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high) plus 20-30 minutes final cooking
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Soup Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Finishing Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups gnocchi
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Prepare and Cook Base: Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, and salt into the Crockpot. Set to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Shred Chicken and Add Gnocchi: Once cooking time is complete, shred the chicken breasts directly in the Crockpot using two forks.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the gnocchi, chopped spinach, and heavy cream gently to combine all the flavors.
- Cook Until Gnocchi is Tender: Continue cooking on low for an additional 20-30 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and the soup is heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- Gnocchi can be substituted with small pasta like mini shell or orzo if desired.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of chicken broth or add a tablespoon of flour to the cream before stirring in.
- Fresh spinach is preferred for best texture; frozen spinach can be used but drain excess moisture.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently to avoid gnocchi becoming mushy.
Keywords: Crockpot chicken gnocchi soup, slow cooker soup, creamy chicken soup, comfort food, easy crockpot recipes