Slow Cooker 5 Ingredient Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup is the ultimate cozy dinner for chilly evenings. With just five main ingredients, tender shredded chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, vegetables, and a creamy broth come together in the crockpot with very little hands-on work.

It’s an easy comfort food recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, cold-weather dinners, or whenever you’re craving a warm and satisfying bowl of homemade soup.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 package (16–18 ounces) shelf-stable potato gnocchi
• 2 cups diced carrots and celery
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add the diced carrots and celery, then pour the chicken broth over everything.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for about 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart.
3. Remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
4. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH. Stir in the potato gnocchi and heavy cream.
5. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and the soup has a rich, creamy consistency.
6. Serve hot with crusty bread, crackers, or a simple green salad.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

• Only 5 ingredients: A short ingredient list makes this recipe simple and budget-friendly.
• Easy slow cooker dinner: Most of the cooking happens hands-free in the crockpot.
• Creamy and comforting: Heavy cream creates a smooth, rich broth without complicated steps.
• Family-friendly: Tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and mild vegetables make this an easy meal for the whole family.
• Perfect for cold weather: This hearty soup is especially comforting during fall and winter.
• Great for busy weeknights: Prep the ingredients, turn on the slow cooker, and let it do the work.

Helpful Tips

Add the gnocchi near the end.
Potato gnocchi can become too soft if cooked for several hours. Adding them during the final 30 minutes helps them stay tender and pleasantly pillowy.

Make the vegetables smaller.
Finely diced carrots and celery soften beautifully and blend into the creamy soup, making the vegetables more appealing to picky eaters.

Want more savory flavor?
If your vegetable mix contains diced onion, use it. The onion adds another layer of flavor as the soup slowly cooks.

Make it extra creamy.
For a richer crockpot soup, stir in a small splash of additional heavy cream just before serving.

How to store leftovers:
Refrigerate leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Because the gnocchi continue absorbing liquid as they sit, add a little chicken broth or cream when reheating to bring the soup back to a creamy consistency.

What to Serve With Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Serve this creamy chicken gnocchi soup with crusty French bread, buttery crackers, garlic bread, or a fresh green salad. A little grated Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper on top also makes a delicious finishing touch.