Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi
A comforting and creamy slow cooker chicken gnocchi recipe that combines tender chicken, soft gnocchi, spinach, and a flavorful broth for an easy and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 (10-ounce) package refrigerated potato gnocchi
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper over the chicken.
Pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Stir in the heavy cream, baby spinach, and gnocchi.
Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, until the gnocchi is tender and the spinach is wilted.
Stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Serve hot and enjoy.