Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Servings:*

8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups chopped onions, celery and carrots*
  • 1-2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
  • 24 ounces evaporated milk
  • 2 (1-pound) packages potato gnocchi (about 4 cups)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped or crumbled
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach

Directions

  1. Place the chicken, vegetables, garlic, basil, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, salt and broth in a slow cooker.

  2. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.

  3. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker or in a separate bowl and add back into the slow cooker.

  4. Add the cornstarch mixture, evaporated milk, gnocchi, bacon and spinach. Stir and replace cover. Cook for an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour.

  5. If needed, gradually stir in up to 1 cup water.

  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chef’s tip

*Save time with L&B mirepoix in our produce section.

* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.