Description

A rich, velvety slow cooker soup packed with tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi, perfect for a cozy, hands-off meal ready in about 6 hours.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), diced (about 300g / 10.5 oz)
2 large carrots, sliced (about 150g / 5.3 oz)
2 celery stalks, diced (about 100g / 3.5 oz)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (960ml / 32 fl oz)
1 cup heavy cream (240ml / 8 fl oz)
1 pound store-bought potato gnocchi (450g / 16 oz)
1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 150g / 5.3 oz)
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter (30g / 1 oz)
Optional add-ins: fresh spinach, crispy bacon, red pepper flakes

Instructions

Dice the potatoes, slice the carrots, chop the celery and onion, and mince the garlic. Trim and rinse the chicken breasts.
Place the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion at the bottom of the slow cooker. Nestle the chicken breasts on top. Sprinkle the minced garlic and thyme over everything. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients. Dot the butter on top of the chicken and veggies.
Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours until the chicken is tender and vegetables are soft.
Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir.
Add the gnocchi on top but do not stir yet.
Pour in the heavy cream. Gently stir the soup to combine the cream and incorporate the gnocchi. Cover and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add fresh herbs or optional add-ins if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Add gnocchi at the end of cooking to prevent mushiness. Use low and slow cooking to keep chicken tender. Shred chicken directly in the crockpot for less mess. Sauté onions and garlic beforehand for extra flavor if desired. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days; reheat gently with added broth or cream. Avoid freezing due to cream and gnocchi texture changes.

Prep Time: 17 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
Calories: 410
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 450
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 3
Protein: 30

Keywords: crockpot, slow cooker, creamy chicken soup, gnocchi soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, chicken and gnocchi