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Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This crockpot chicken gnocchi soup rivals Olive Garden's famous version with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vegetables in a rich cream broth. Set it and forget it for the perfect comfort meal!
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi refrigerated preferred
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Extra Parmesan for serving

Method
 

  1. Place chicken thighs in bottom of 6-7 quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic over chicken.
  3. Pour chicken broth over everything. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, thyme, and garlic powder.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  5. Remove chicken thighs and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker.
  6. In small bowl, whisk butter and flour with ladle of hot broth until smooth slurry forms.
  7. Stir slurry into slow cooker along with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  8. Add gnocchi and cook on LOW for 30 minutes until gnocchi are cooked through.
  9. Add spinach during last 10 minutes, stirring until wilted. Season with salt and white pepper.
  10. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve with breadsticks.

Notes

Fresh refrigerated gnocchi works better than shelf-stable
Add cream and gnocchi only in last hour to prevent curdling/mushiness
For lighter version, use half-and-half with 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Chicken breasts can substitute but may become drier
Leftovers thicken; add broth when reheating
Store gnocchi separately if possible to prevent mushiness
Can add bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms for variations

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