Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, brimming with tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables all enveloped in a creamy broth. This easy slow-cooker recipe transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal that warms your soul and fills your home with irresistible aromas. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings, it’s a delicious way to gather family around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh carrots (diced)
- 2 cups celery (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 16 oz frozen gnocchi
- 2 cups spinach or kale (chopped)
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and chop carrots and celery.
- In a crockpot, combine diced chicken, carrots, celery, minced garlic, and chicken broth; stir well.
- Add cubed cream cheese on top of the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in frozen gnocchi and chopped spinach or kale.
- Once cooked through, ladle into bowls and garnish with black pepper or Parmesan cheese as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the crockpot. - Feel free to substitute turkey for the chicken or use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.