Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

I used to make this recipe all the time on the stove top. However, it is a lot of pots and pans, and makes cleaning up kinda hard. It definitely made making this soup more of a labor of love. So I thought why not try to make a slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup instead?

And I am so glad I did because not only is it a lot easier, but it actually tastes much better too! The chicken is way more tender and flavorful than when I usually do it on the stovetop.

So needless to say, I will be making chicken gnocchi soup in the crock pot for now on! I’m all about a good slow cooker version to any kind of recipe since it is so much easier!

You may have seen this soup before at your local Olive Garden and this copycat recipe tastes exactly like the restaurant’s version in my opinion!

Pair this creamy soup with some crusty bread or garlic bread and some salad and you got yourself the perfect dinner at home. Keep on reading for the recipe card with the full instructions below and let me know what you think!

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​Ingredients Needed for Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup 

I love how all the ingredients for this easy soup recipe can be found easily at your local grocery store. It’s so simple and easy, you will never order Olive Garden Chicken gnocchi soup again! So save your next restaurant visit for somewhere else since you are going to master this soup at home now. 

• 1 and 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. 
• 3-4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1-2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley flat or curly, chopped
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• pinch red pepper flakes, optional
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
• 1-2 Tablespoons cornstarch 
• 1 pound potato gnocchi (you can use homemade gnocchi or store-bought gnocchi. I always use store-bought, which you can find in the pasta aisle of your grocery store, to make it even easier!)
• 3 cups fresh spinach, I used baby spinach. 
• Parmesan cheese, for serving

How To Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup In The Crock Pot

Start by chopping up all your veggies (carrots, celery, onion, parsley, and garlic) on a cutting board. Add the chopped veggies into your crockpot along with the Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and the raw chicken.

Also, add in the red pepper flakes if you’re using. I highly recommend adding them because it gives this soup a little kick! Pour the chicken broth on top of everything and give it a little stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4 hours. Keep the slow cooker on, and use two forks to start shredding the chicken.

You can even take the chicken out and cut on a cutting board if that’s easier for you. But this tender chicken literally just pulls apart with the forks so it makes for an easy way to get shredded chicken in your soup!

In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream (or half and half) and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Combine this cornstarch slurry into the soup and add the gnocchi and spinach as well.

Continue cooking for 30-45 minutes more on the high setting. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper before serving.

Ladle soup into bowls and top with parmesan cheese and enjoy! Let soup cool and stir in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Enjoy This Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe 

Well, I hope you enjoy this creamy chicken gnocchi soup. I’m sure the whole family with love this recipe. With the pillowy gnocchi, fresh herbs, and flavorful chicken, this will easily become a favorite soup of yours.

And the leftovers will make for a perfect dinner on busy days. It’s also perfect for cold winter days since it is one of those comforting soups that warms your soul! Have you ever ordered this Olive Garden classic before?

And if so, have you ever tried making it on your own at home? If not, I promise you will love this recipe. It requires minimal effort and tastes so much better when you make it at home!

Let me know if you make this creamy slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup below and what you think about it too! I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!

If you’re looking for more soup recipes, check out more below:

• Leftover Ham Bone and Bean Soup
• Creamy Corn Chowder
• Healthy Turkey Chili