Description
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker – Deliciously comforting dish with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and creamy sauce. Perfect for busy days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 celery stalks, diced (about ¾ cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups (950ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 ounces (450g) potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated)
- 5 ounces (140g) fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Ingredients Begin by dicing the onion, carrots, and celery into uniform pieces—about ¼-inch for even cooking. Mince the garlic cloves finely. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes, ensuring they’re relatively equal in size so they cook evenly. This prep work will ensure your Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker dish cooks consistently.
- Step 2: Layer Ingredients Add the diced vegetables and minced garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the chicken cubes on top of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour the chicken broth over everything, making sure the chicken is mostly submerged in liquid.
- Step 3: Initial Cooking Phase Cover the slow cooker and set to LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. The chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) and be tender enough to easily shred with two forks. At this point, your kitchen will be filled with an aromatic blend of herbs and savory chicken that signals good things are happening.
- Step 4: Add Gnocchi Once the chicken is cooked through, gently stir in the potato gnocchi. Continue cooking on LOW for 30-45 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and has puffed slightly. Resist the urge to open the lid frequently as this releases heat and extends cooking time.
- Step 5: Final Touches In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch mixture until smooth. Remove about ½ cup of hot broth from the slow cooker and slowly mix it into the cream mixture to temper it. Pour this mixture back into the slow cooker, stirring gently to incorporate. Add the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the spinach wilts and the soup thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving your delicious Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker soup.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on low
- Category: Dessert
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: Americaine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410 calories per serving
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker