Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 2 cups fresh spinach
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 pound gnocchi (store-bought)
– 2 carrots, diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Making Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a breeze with these simple steps:
1. Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Prepare the Crockpot: Place the sautéed vegetables at the bottom of the crockpot.
4. Add Chicken: Place the boneless chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the crockpot.
5. Pour in Broth: Add the chicken broth and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
7. Shred Chicken: Once the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot. Shred the chicken using two forks.
8. Return Chicken: Place the shredded chicken back into the crockpot.
9. Add Gnocchi: Stir in the gnocchi and let it cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender.
10. Add Spinach and Cream: Stir in the fresh spinach and heavy cream. Let it cook for another 10 minutes until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through.
11. Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary.
12. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating this incredible soup effortlessly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g