Name: Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 to 2 pounds chicken breast (boneless skinless); 2 ribs celery (chopped); 1 to 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped); 1 medium to large onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon dried parsley; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 cups small gnocchi, about 500 g ((Dried, refrigerated, or fresh homemade gnocchi.)); 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly 3 ounces, chopped); ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

This slow cookerItalian Chicken Gnocchi Soupis rich, creamy, and loaded with tender chicken, veggies, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach. It’s an easy, hands-off comfort food recipe your family will request again and again!

Two bowls of creamy italian chicken gnocchi soup sit on a cloth next to a slow cooker filled with more soup. Visible ingredients include shredded chicken, carrots, white beans, spinach, and a creamy broth.

👩‍🍳 This soup is the ultimate cozy dinner—rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. Whether you’re craving an Olive Garden copycat or simply need ahearty meal that warms you upfrom the inside out, this recipe is a keeper!

My 2 Best Tips For Making Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Adjust Thickness:This soup is wonderfully creamy,but everyone has a personal preference for how thick they like their broth. If you want a heartier, stew-like consistency, whisk an extra tablespoon of cornstarch with cold cream or broth before adding it to the slow cooker. If you prefer a lighter, brothier version, simply add another cup of chicken stock or cream to loosen it up.

Add Gnocchi at the End:Gnocchi cook quickly and can get too soft if left in the crockpot too long. Stir them in during the last 30 minutes for that perfect pillowy bite.

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There’s nothing better than cozying up with a warm bowl of soup on a chilly night, and this Italian chicken gnocchi soup hits all the right notes.

Creamy, hearty, and packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, spinach, and parmesan cheese—it’s comfort food at its finest.

Even better, it’s a slow cooker recipe, so your crock pot does most of the work while you go about your day.

If you love Olive Garden’s chicken gnocchi soup,this homemade version is even better—and you can make it anytime you want!

How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A wooden board with raw chicken breasts on a plate, chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic, plus small bowls of grated cheese, salt, dried herbs, and flour. Also shown are spinach leaves, packaged gnocchi, and chicken stock.

Step 1:Add the chicken breasts, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken stock to the slow cooker.

A slow cooker filled with raw chopped onions, carrots, celery, and liquid broth, with pieces of raw chicken submerged in the mixture.

Step 2: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, shred it, and return it to pot.

A slow cooker filled with creamy soup containing chopped spinach and vegetables, placed on a light surface next to two white bowls and a spoon on a cloth napkin.

Step 3:Whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker. Add the gnocchi and cook for an additional 30 minutes on High, until the gnocchi are tender and the soup has thickened.

A bowl of creamy soup filled with gnocchi, shredded chicken, spinach, carrots, and onions, with another bowl of soup in the background on a striped cloth.

Step 4:Stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese just before serving. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper, if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.