{"id":"550f58da-fecb-44b7-a6aa-35be9866e36f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/550f58da-fecb-44b7-a6aa-35be9866e36f","source_url":"https://thecookingjar.com/slow-cooker-chicken-gnocchi-soup/","title":"Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup","description":"This copycat Olive Garden creamy slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup with perfectly seasoned chicken and pillowy potato gnocchi is pure comfort food.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT8H","total_time":"PT8H10M","image_url":"https://thecookingjar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/slow-cooker-chicken-gnocchi-soup-1-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1.5 lb.)","item":"boneless, skinless chicken breasts","quantity":4,"preparation":"about 1-1.5 lb."},{"text":"1/2 yellow onion, diced","item":"yellow onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 celery stalk, diced","item":"celery stalk","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1/2 cup carrots, shredded","item":"carrots","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"shredded"},{"text":"5 cups chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon dried basil","item":"dried basil","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg","item":"ground nutmeg","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 bay leaf","item":"bay leaf","quantity":1},{"text":"Salt and pepper, to taste","item":"Salt and pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1 cup heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 (16 oz.) package potato gnocchi","item":"potato gnocchi","quantity":1,"unit":"package","metric_alternate":{"quantity":16,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"3 oz. fresh baby spinach, tightly packed (about 3 cups)","item":"fresh baby spinach, tightly packed","quantity":3,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 3 cups"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place chicken in a 6 qt. slow cooker and top with onions, garlic, celery and carrots."},{"number":2,"text":"Season with basil, Italian seasoning, ground nutmeg, bay leaf and salt and pepper."},{"number":3,"text":"Pour chicken broth over the chicken and veggies."},{"number":4,"text":"Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours."},{"number":5,"text":"Remove chicken to a cutting board and chop or shred it into bite-sized pieces. Discard bay leaf. Add the chicken back to the slow cooker."},{"number":6,"text":"Pour in heavy cream, add gnocchi and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until the gnocchi is tender and the soup has thickened."},{"number":7,"text":"Toss in spinach, cover and let it sit in the residual heat until the spinach has wilted into the soup."},{"number":8,"text":"Adjust seasonings to taste and dish and serve hot."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.296548+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.296548+00:00"}