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If there’s ever a soup that screams cozy, it’s this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup. It’s hearty, comforting, and full of flavor, while still being simple enough to throw together on a busy weeknight. This version combines shredded chicken, pillowy gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach all stirred together in a creamy, herby broth. And the secret ingredient? A block of Boursin cheese that melts right into the soup for instant flavor!
Why You’ll Love This Soup!
- Dump and go convenience: Just a few minutes of prep, then your slow cooker does the work.
- Family-friendly: Creamy Soups are always a hit, and gnocchi adds that fun “comfort food” factor.
- Flavor packed without the fuss: Sun-dried tomatoes and Boursin cheese take this soup from basic to gourmet.
- Perfect for leftovers: The flavors get even better the next day.
How to Make Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
- Gather up your simple ingredients! You’ll need chicken breast, diced onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Boursin cheese, potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and milk + arrowroot starch for thickening.
- Layer the ingredients in the slow cooker: place chicken, onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes in the slow cooker. Pour chicken broth over the top and add Boursin cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, then return it to the pot. Stir to incorporate the melted Boursin into the broth.
- Stir in gnocchi and spinach, then cook another 20 – 30 minutes.
- Make it extra creamy by mixing milk with corn starch or arrowroot, pour it in, and stir until the soup thickens slightly. This step is optional, but it definitely made for a thicker and creamier soup!
- Serve and enjoy! Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan cheese or fresh basil if desired.
Tips and Variations
- Sauté the onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. This step is optional, especially if you want a truly dump and go recipe, but it does elevate the flavor a bit!
- Swap the protein if you’d like! You can try with turkey, Italian sausage, or even shrimp.
- Extra veggies can definitely be added! Mushrooms, zucchini, kale, or fresh basil in place of spinach are all good options.
- Stovetop version: saute onion/garlic, add chicken and broth, simmer until cooked, the follow with same finishing steps.
Storage and Leftovers
This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, adding an extra splash of broth or milk if it thickens too much.
If you can’t get enough comforting, creamy soups, you’ll also want to check out my Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup with Corn and Black Beans. It’s just the kind of cozy, flavor-packed bowl I reach for on chilly nights!
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup with Boursin Cheese
Cozy up with this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup! Made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and pillowy gnocchi in a creamy Boursin cheese broth. Easy, comforting, and family-friendly, making it the perfect fall or winter dinner!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders (or chicken breasts)
- 1 small yellow onion, , diced
- 3 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, (packed in oil, drained)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 5.2 oz package of Boursin cheese, (garlic and herb flavor works best)
- 1 16 oz package of potato gnocchi
- 3 cups fresh spinach, (about 3 large handfuls)
- 1 cup milk, (whole or 2%)
- 1 tbsp corn starch or arrowroot powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken, onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour chicken broth on top.
- Add the Boursin cheese and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir until the Boursin is fully incorporated into the broth.
- Add gnocchi and spinach. Cover and cook for another 20 – 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the arrowroot or cornstarch with milk. Pour into the soup, stir, and cook another 5 – 10 minutes until the broth thickens slightly.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and basil (optional).
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Very easy and delicious dish. I made it on my stovetop. Being a single I made half of it and garnered three lunches over three days. Quite yummy.
Does this soup freeze well?
It does not because of the boursin and gnocchi.
This was absolutely delicious!! It was so easy to put together too! I used GF gnocchi (I was worried about it and didn’t know if it would cook well in the crockpot but it was still perfect!) I will definitely be making this again!!