Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 cup shredded carrots
05 - 1/2 cup chopped celery
06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 4 cups chicken broth
11 - 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
12 - 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
13 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
15 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Optional Toppings

16 - Grated Parmesan
17 - Fresh parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Add chicken, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
02 - Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
03 - Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
04 - Stir in gnocchi and half-and-half. Cook on HIGH for another 30–45 minutes, until gnocchi is tender.
05 - Stir in spinach and cook just until wilted (5–10 minutes). If you want it thicker, mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the soup and cook a few more minutes until thickened.
06 - Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan and fresh parsley, if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Use rotisserie chicken to speed things up—add it with the gnocchi.
02 - Sub in kale instead of spinach for a heartier green.
03 - Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.