Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables in a creamy, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this soup is not only comforting but also incredibly easy to prepare in your slow cooker. With its rich flavors and delightful aroma, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Chop carrots and celery uniformly.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker; layer with carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are submerged. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream and gnocchi; cook until gnocchi are tender.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg