Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (150 g) carrots, diced
- 1 cup (150 g) celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 g) dried thyme
- 1 tsp (5 g) dried oregano
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 16 oz (450 g) gnocchi
- 2 cups (60 g) baby spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
- Add the heavy cream and gnocchi, stirring to combine.
- Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, until the gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in the spinach just before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sauté the vegetables in a bit of olive oil before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with turkey or a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken gnocchi soup, comfort food