Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 490 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 each boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1.5 lb.) (Source: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1.5 lb.)); 1/2 each yellow onion, diced (Source: 1/2 yellow onion, diced); 4 cloves garlic, minced (Source: 4 cloves garlic, minced); 1 each celery stalk, diced (Source: 1 celery stalk, diced); 1/2 cup carrots, shredded (Source: 1/2 cup carrots, shredded); 5 cups chicken broth (Source: 5 cups chicken broth); 1 teaspoon dried basil (Source: 1 teaspoon dried basil); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Source: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning); 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (Source: 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg); 1 each bay leaf (Source: 1 bay leaf); As Needed Salt (Source seasoning: Salt and pepper, to taste); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: Salt and pepper, to taste); 1 cup heavy cream (Source: 1 cup heavy cream); 16 oz potato gnocchi (Source: 1 (16 oz.) package potato gnocchi); 3 oz fresh baby spinach, tightly packed (about 3 cups) (Source: 3 oz. fresh baby spinach, tightly packed (about 3 cups))

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is made with chicken broth, potato gnocchi, and boneless.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 480 min
Total: 490 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 15 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Shred at the stated step

Keep shredding in the order given by the method.

3. Match the cuts in the method

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

Get to know the ingredients

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1.5 lb.)

In the method: Place chicken in a 6 qt. slow cooker and top with onions, garlic, celery and carrots.

yellow onion, diced

In the method: Place chicken in a 6 qt. slow cooker and top with onions, garlic, celery and carrots.

garlic, minced

In the method: Place chicken in a 6 qt. slow cooker and top with onions, garlic, celery and carrots.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Enjoy!

A little more help as you go

Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Choose the cooking schedule

Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the slow cooker. Start with this step: Place chicken in a 6 qt. slow cooker and top with onions, garlic, celery and carrots.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

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.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: thecookingjar.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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