Creamy Chicken Gnocci Soup

I love a nice creamy bowl of soup that cooks itself while you handle the rest of your day. This Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food—rich, flavorful, and loaded with tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach. Inspired by the classic café version but made healthier and more nourishing with your choice of heavy cream or coconut cream, this recipe is perfect for busy weekdays, lazy Sundays, or when you just need a little warmth in a bowl.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Italian

A creamy, cozy dinner that tastes like comfort in a bowl. This slow cooker chicken gnocchi pasta is rich, satisfying, and perfect for an effortless weeknight meal.

Equipment

• 1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 onion small
• 1 cup carrots shredded
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
• 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
• 2 cups spinach fresh
• olive oil or butter optional
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Mince the garlic, shred the carrots if not pre-shredded, and finely chop the onion.
• In a 6-quart slow cooker, add chicken breasts or thighs (whole), onion, carrots, garlic, chicken broth, dried basil, Italian seasoning
• Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, then return it to the soup.
• Stir in potato gnocchi, heavy cream or coconut cream, olive oil or butter (if using)
• Cook on high for an additional 30–40 minutes, or until the gnocchi are soft and floating.
• Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for another 5–10 minutes, just until wilted.
• Add salt and pepper to your taste preference.
• Serve warm, optionally with crusty bread or fresh herbs on top.