chicken gnocchi

I made this in a crock pot and let simmer for a while, adding the gnocchi and spinach towards the end when we were getting ready to serve it.

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

chicken breasts, diced and cooked (can use canned chicken or

Tbsp butter

olive oil

milk

chicken broth

celery, sliced

flour

garlic cloves,

carrots, shredded

onion,

spinach,

thyme

salt and pepper

gnocchi

In a large stockpot, saute the onion, celery...

In a large stockpot, saute the onion, celery and garlic in the butter and olive oil. 

When the onion is clear, add the flour...

When the onion is clear, add the flour and form a roux. 

Stir and cook a minute. Add the half...

Stir and cook a minute. Add the half and half.

Meanwhile, in another pan, cook the gnocchi. 

Add the carrots and chicken to the stockpot...

Add the carrots and chicken to the stockpot with the roux. Stir often.

When it gets thicker, add the chicken broth,...

When it gets thicker, add the chicken broth, gnocchi, spinach and seasonings. Cover and heat through.

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This Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is lusciously cream-free, comforting, and made with lots of vegetables. Perfect with crusty bread and a green salad. ♡

Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

chicken breasts

basil

Italian seasoning

poultry seasoning

salt

cornstarch

evaporated milk

lb. packages gnocchi (about 4 cups)

bacon

garlic,

baby spinach

Place the chicken, mirepoix, basil, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, salt, and broth in a crockpot or slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.

Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup Step 1

Add the cornstarch mixture, evaporated milk, and gnocchi. Stir and replace cover. Cook another 45 minutes &#8211; 1 hour until the soup has thickened and the gnocchi has softened.

Add the cornstarch mixture, evaporated milk, and gnocchi. Stir and replace cover. Cook another 45 minutes - 1 hour until the soup has thickened and the gnocchi has softened.

Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup Step 2

While the soup is thickening, cut the bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy. Drain on paper towels and wipe most of the bacon grease out of the pan, leaving just a little bit for the spinach/garlic. Add the garlic and saute for one minute. Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from heat. Add the bacon and spinach to the crockpot. Stir to combine.

Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup Step 3

Add any additional liquid as needed (I added about a cup of water once it started to thicken) and season again with salt and pepper as needed.

Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup Step 4

I made this tonight and used coconut milk in place of the evaporated (and naturally, didn't see the tip about increasing the cornstarch until after dinner!) 

Either way, it was DELICIOUS and my picky 5 year old ate his entire bowl. I wouldn't say we could taste the coconut, more that it had just a slight "essence" of it. I definitely couldn't taste it, and barely smelled it. This was definitely a win for us!

Doesn't soy milk taste like water? I would use original full fat milk... Give it a taste!

OH MAN. I knew when I saw all that bacon crispin' on Snapchat  that good things were comin' but this is better than I was expecting!!   

Adding this to my favorite recipe category of 37864 slow cooker recipes  
????????Enjoy your first day of Autumn????????????

I used a Dutch Oven and cooked it at 250 degrees for 6 hrs. First I sautéed the chicken. After removing the chicken I sautéed the veggies. Substituted half and half for the evaporated milk. Everyone including my 1 and 3 yr old grandchildren loved it! The only thing different I would do is leave out the gnocchi and use rice or  dreamfield pasta.

I would love to slow down and savor a cup of this soup with some garlic bread but at last, a  case of bed bugs is making me want to pull my hair out so rain check? :)

Hello New Best Friend!
I made this yesterday for a delicious friday night meal and it was AMAZING! First, when my husband walked in the door the door he commented on how good it smelled (I was cooking the garlic). Once we sat doen with our soup cups and garlic bread, the meal did not disappoint! I can't wait for the leftovers! It's already been agreed that this recipe will go into the recipe dawer to use again -- which reminds me, I've been meaning to tut that drawer into a recipe scrapbook, or binder at least!
Thanks for the recipe!

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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi are made in one pot in just 30 minutes. Simple and quick enough to make on a busy weeknight. This delicious restaurant-quality pasta meal might become a new family favorite dinner!

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi - One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal

chicken thighs (skinless boneless)

chili powder

oz mushrooms (crimini)

oz potato gnocchi

heavy cream

garlic (minced)

Italian seasoning (or Herbs from Provence)

smoked paprika

spinach

salt and black pepper (to taste)

red pepper flakes (to taste)

Season the chicken thighs with Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper.

Heat an empty high-sided, heavy-bottomed skillet (such as a cast-iron or stainless steel pan) over medium heat for 2 minutes. This allows the skillet to heat through.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chicken thighs. Cook the chicken on medium heat for 5 minutes on one side, undisturbed. This allows the chicken to sear.

Flip the chicken thighs over, reduce heat to low-medium, and cook for about 5 more minutes or longer on the other side, without moving it, until it's cooked through.

The meat thermometer should register 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the chicken. Remove the chicken from the skillet.

How to cook chicken

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same, now empty, skillet.  Cook sliced mushrooms (seasoned with salt and pepper) in 1 tablespoon of olive oil on high heat for about 1 or 2 minutes, until lightly browned and softened.  Remove cooked mushrooms from the skillet.

How to cook mushrooms

To the same, now empty, skillet add uncooked potato gnocchi, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika.

Bring to a boil on medium heat and stir everything well. Cover with lid, and allow the gnocchi to cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat, while the sauce boils.

Add fresh spinach, and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently for 5 minutes until the spinach wilts to your liking. Cook longer if you would like a thicker sauce.

How to make creamy sauce

Stir in half of cooked mushrooms.

Season with salt, freshly ground coarse black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if you like.

Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Top with the remaining half of cooked mushrooms

Assembly

Creamy chicken gnocchi with cream cheese is the stuff dinner dreams are made of. This ultimate comfort food is ready in just 20 minutes for the easiest ever midweek treat.

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