Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

The ultimate bowl of cozy comfort – Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup! This creamy, one-pot recipe is packed with chicken, tender gnocchi, fresh kale, and a touch of pesto for a satisfying dinner any night of the week!

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Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner to feed your family, or a bowl of pure comfort food that will warm you up, this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is sure to hit the spot!

This rich & creamy soup starts out with chicken, garlic, onions, and broth that cook in the slow cooker. When the chicken is done, we add fresh kale, gnocchi, pesto, and cream to cook for a little longer.

Garnish your soup with some parmesan cheese and pair it with some crusty bread for ultimate cold weather treat!

Ingredients needed for this recipe (scroll down to recipe card for complete recipe):

Chicken breasts
Onion
Garlic
Broth
Fresh kale
Gnocchi
Heavy cream
Pesto
Seasonings – dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, pepper, bay leaf

How to make this recipe

Add the chicken, onion, garlic, and seasonings to the slow cooker.
Pour broth over the chicken and cook for 4-5 hours.
Remove bay leaf and shred chicken.
Add the kale, gnocchi, cream, and pesto. Cook for 30-40 minutes or until the gnocchi are tender. (full recipe on card below)

How to serve Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

I like to serve this creamy soup with either a baguette, a loaf of crusty bread for dipping, or homemade Red Lobster Biscuits.

Excellent garnishes for this soup:

Grated or shredded parmesan cheese
Red pepper flakes if you like a little heat
A little chopped parsley for freshness

How to store leftovers?

Once the soup has cooled, refrigerate it in an air-tight container and use within 3-4 days.

Because of the dairy in this soup, the texture may change, and the soup may separate if you freeze it.

Can I replace the kale?

I prefer kale because of its hearty texture in recipes. It doesn’t break down and completely wilt, however, you can substitute the kale with fresh spinach if desired.

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NOTES:

I used curly kale in these photos, but lacinato kale, aka dinosaur kale or Italian/Tuscan kale, would work great too.

I also have a collaboration post that features a huge list of 40+ Slow Cooker Soup Recipes! From creamy to vegan and everything in between, this list is sure to have it!

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