Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
This creamy crockpot chicken gnocchi soup is loaded with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a rich, herb-infused broth. It's the ultimate comfort food made easy—perfect for beginner cooks craving a cozy one-pot dinner.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 –4 medium carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 –2 celery stalks chopped
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 4 –5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Better than Bouillon chicken base optional
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1 –2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into your slow cooker.
- Stir in chicken broth and Better than Bouillon, if using. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks or remove it to shred and return.
- Whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch into the cream, then pour into the pot.
- Add gnocchi and spinach, stir, and cook on HIGH for 30–45 minutes.
- To thicken further, whisk more cornstarch with water and stir in.
- Taste and adjust salt or add bacon on top before serving.
Notes
For thicker soup, stir in more cornstarch at the end and let it sit. Want a spicy twist? Add crushed red pepper or hot sauce to your creamy crockpot chicken gnocchi soup.
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Calories: 390
Protein: 27g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 740mg
Calories: 390
Protein: 27g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 740mg