Simple, delicious, and indulgent, this easy-to-make Crockpot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup checks all the right boxes! Soft, pillowy gnocchi mixes perfectly with white meat chicken, veggies, and the most comforting creamy broth.
Add the chicken broth to the bottom of your slow cooker. Then, add the chicken breasts. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic on top. Finally, sprinkle over the italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes.
4 cups chicken broth, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 large carrots, 2 stalks celery, 1 small onion, 2 teaspoons dried italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 cloves garlic
Cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or on LOW for 6 hours on LOW; until the chicken is tender.
Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
Return the chicken to the slow cooker, then add the gnocchi and spinach.
16 ounces gnocchi, 1 cup spinach
Whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch, and add it to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi are soft.
¾ cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Serve hot from the slow cooker.
Notes
Storage: Store chicken and gnocchi soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.