Description
A rich and velvety slow cooker soup loaded with tender chicken, soft pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach. This copycat recipe is better than the restaurant version and practically makes itself!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded or finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 2 cups half-and-half (or heavy cream)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Combine Base: Place chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour chicken broth over the top.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Thicken & Cook Gnocchi: Stir in the cornstarch slurry, half-and-half, and uncooked gnocchi. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 30-40 minutes until gnocchi are tender and soup has thickened slightly.
- Finish: Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Thicker Soup: If you prefer a very thick soup, increase the cornstarch to 2 tablespoons.
Veggie Swap: Kale can be used instead of spinach for a heartier texture, but add it 15 minutes before the end of cooking.
Storage: The gnocchi will continue to absorb liquid in the fridge. You may need to add a splash of milk or broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 7 hrs
- Category: Dinner, Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg