Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the perfect winter meal! It’s hearty and comforting, and made even easy in the slow cooker.

This soup is packed with flavor, thanks to the chicken, vegetables, and gnocchi. The gnocchi soak up all of the delicious broth and make this soup extra filling. And since it’s made in the slow cooker, it’s practically effortless!

Whether you’re looking for a cozy weeknight meal or something to warm you up on a cold day, this chicken gnocchi soup will hit the spot. Give it a try today!

Some other great comforting soups to try are lasagna soup, chicken noodle soup or chicken taco soup! All are delicious and perfect for the cooler temps.

What is Gnocchi?

Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling made from potatoes, flour, and eggs. It is usually served with a sauce or in soup. This gnocchi recipe uses chicken broth and vegetables to create a delicious soup.

What You Will Need

• Chicken breasts – boneless, skinless and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Potato gnocchi – fresh or frozen works in this recipe.
• Chicken broth – brings out the flavor in the chicken.
• Milk – whole milk works best and makes it creamy.
• Flour – helps thicken the soup.
• Salt – to season the chicken.
• Black pepper – season the chicken to your liking.
• Thyme – a little bit goes a long way.
• Onion – diced.
• Garlic – minced.
• Carrots – peeled and diced.
• Celery stalks – diced.
• Parmesan cheese – grated or shredded.
• Spinach – baby spinach works best.

How to Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup

1. Add chicken breasts to crock pot and season with salt, pepper, thyme and garlic.
2. Place diced onions, celery and carrots on top. Pour chicken broth in, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
3. In a bowl whisk together milk and flour. Pour into crockpot along with potato gnocchi, parmesan cheese and spinach. Stir, cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or high for 15 minutes or until potato gnocchi is cooked through.
4. Serve in a bowl and enjoy!

Recipe Variations

• Swap out the chicken for another protein, such as sausage.
• Add in extra vegetables, like broccoli, kale, or peas.
• Instead of gnocchi, you could use another type of pasta, such as shells or macaroni.
• For a vegetarian version, leave out the chicken and use vegetable broth.

What to Serve with Chicken Gnocchi Soup

• A green salad
• Garlic bread
• Roasted vegetables on the side
• A glass of white wine or beer

How to Thicken Chicken Gnocchi Soup

There are a few different ways that you can thicken your chicken gnocchi soup. One way is to add some flour or cornstarch to the soup. Another way is to add some cream, milk, or sour cream.

But don’t be too quick to thicken it. As the soup sets, it will be thicken more. If it doesn’t after waiting a bit then proceed to thicken it.

FAQs

Can I make this soup in advance?

This soup can be made in advance and reheated when you’re ready to eat. It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Do I need to precook the chicken before adding it to the soup?

No, you don’t need to precook the chicken. Just add it to the slow cooker with the other ingredients.

Do I need to use frozen gnocchi for this recipe?

No, you don’t need to use frozen gnocchi. You can use fresh gnocchi or even pasta instead.

What kind of chicken should I use for this recipe?

We recommend using boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the best results.

Can I use frozen gnocchi for this recipe?

Yes, you can definitely use frozen gnocchi for this recipe. There’s no need to thaw them before adding them to the slow cooker.

How long does this soup take to cook in a slow cooker?

This soup takes about 4-6 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low setting.

Do I need to precook the gnocchi before adding it to the soup?

No, there is no need to precook the gnocchi before adding it to the soup. Simply add the uncooked gnocchi to the soup and let it cook in the broth until tender.

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