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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker Recipe: The Ultimate Comfort Food That Never Fails


  • Author: Michael
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A comforting slow-cooked dish with tender chicken, creamy broth, and soft gnocchi.


Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts

1 onion, chopped

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups spinach

2 cups heavy cream

1 lb gnocchi

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Place chicken, broth, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, and seasoning in slow cooker.

2. Cook on LOW 6–7 hrs or HIGH 3–4 hrs.

3. Shred chicken in pot.

4. Stir in gnocchi, cream, and spinach.

5. Cook 20–25 mins until gnocchi soft.

6. Let rest 10 mins before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream.

Add chili flakes for spice.

Freeze base without gnocchi, then add gnocchi when reheating.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 860mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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