Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi (Printer-Friendly)
Slow-cooked tender chicken with soft gnocchi and fresh veggies in a savory broth.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Poultry
01 -
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
→ Vegetables
02 -
2 cups mirepoix (chopped onions, celery, and carrots)
03 -
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
04 -
2 cups fresh baby spinach
→ Herbs & Seasonings
05 -
1-2 teaspoons dried basil
06 -
1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
07 -
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
08 -
1 teaspoon salt
09 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Liquids
10 -
4 cups chicken broth
11 -
2 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk
12 -
Additional water as needed (approximately 1 cup)
→ Thickening Agent
13 -
3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
→ Pasta
14 -
2 (1 lb) packages gnocchi (about 4 cups)
→ Meat
15 -
6 slices bacon
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Place chicken breasts, mirepoix, dried basil, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, salt, and chicken broth into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker once cooked.
02 -
Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture, evaporated milk, and gnocchi. Cover and cook for an additional 45 to 60 minutes until the soup thickens and the gnocchi softens.
03 -
While the soup thickens, finely chop bacon and fry in a large skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels, leaving a small amount of bacon grease in the pan. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for one minute. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat, then incorporate bacon and spinach mixture into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
04 -
Add additional water if needed to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
# Additional Suggestions:
01 -
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper prior to serving to accommodate broth saltiness.
02 -
For Instant Pot preparation: Cook chicken, mirepoix, herbs, salt, and broth at high pressure for 20 minutes with quick steam release. Shred chicken and add back. Blend in cornstarch mixture, evaporated milk, and gnocchi, then simmer using sauté mode for 20 minutes to thicken. Incorporate bacon and spinach and stir before serving.