Description
Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. This creamy, hearty dish combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection in a rich broth. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this soup will become a family favorite, filling your home with delightful aromas that make everyone eager for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups carrots, chopped (about 3 medium)
- 2 cups celery stalks, chopped (about 2 large)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- In a crockpot, combine chicken, carrots, celery, sautéed garlic, broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, stir in softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add gnocchi and spinach (or kale) about 30 minutes before serving; let heat through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg