Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A cozy, creamy soup made with chicken, gnocchi, and vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts The star of the show, providing lean protein and tenderness.
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced Adds an aromatic essence.
- 2 cups carrots, sliced thinly Sweet and colorful.
- 2 cups celery, chopped Provides crunch and flavor.
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth Base ingredient that adds depth.
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat preferred) Brings the soup together.
- 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi Pillowy and addictive.
- 2 cups spinach or kale (added at the end) Adds earthiness.
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning Brings all the flavors together.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your ingredients: Slice the carrots thinly, chop the celery into bite-size pieces, and mince the garlic.
- Layer it up: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the good stuff: Layer the carrots, celery, minced garlic, and sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top.
- Pour in the broth: Carefully pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Set it and forget it: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add the gnocchi and greens: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the gnocchi and spinach or kale.
- The cream cheese finale: Mix in the cream cheese until smooth before serving.
Notes
For best results, don't skip the cream cheese, and use fresh gnocchi if possible. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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