Description
Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate cozy meal that warms both body and soul. With tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy broth infused with aromatic herbs, it transforms simple ingredients into a hearty dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This one-pot wonder requires minimal prep time, allowing you to enjoy the comforting flavors without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot; season with salt and pepper.
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic over the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth until all ingredients are submerged.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and scatter on top.
- Sprinkle thyme over the mixture and cover with lid.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- Add gnocchi during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Stir in spinach or kale just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (355g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sauté onions and garlic before placing them in the crockpot. - Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or add extra vegetables like mushrooms or peas for variety.