Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound potato gnocchi
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1½ pounds chicken thighs or breasts, without bones and skin
→ Vegetables
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3 cups fresh baby spinach
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½ medium white or yellow onion, diced
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1-2 sticks of celery, finely chopped
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3-4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
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4-5 garlic cloves, minced small
→ Seasonings & Liquids
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1 cup half and half or cream
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4 cups chicken stock, low-sodium preferred
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Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
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Salt and ground black pepper as needed
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste, optional
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon classic Italian seasoning blend
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1-2 tablespoons cornstarch to thicken
→ For Serving
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4 crispy bacon slices, crumbled (optional)
# Instructions:
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Place your chicken in the crockpot along with the onion, garlic, parsley, carrots, celery, and other seasonings. Pop in the bouillon and chili flakes if you're using them.
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Pour in the chicken broth, stir to combine everything, cover it up, and let it simmer—either 6-8 hours on low or about 4 hours on high.
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Once cooked, grab two forks to pull apart the chicken into smaller pieces, right in the pot.
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Mix the cream and cornstarch in a small bowl, then pour it into the crock. Toss in the gnocchi and spinach, and turn to high for 30-45 minutes.
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If you'd like it thicker, stir in a touch more cornstarch mixed with cold water. Taste to see if you need more seasoning.
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Spoon it into bowls and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top if you'd like.
# Notes:
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This creamy gnocchi and chicken soup feels like a warm hug and is so simple to make in a crockpot! Great for hectic weeknights.