Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi with Bacon
This comforting slow cooker dish features tender shredded chicken, soft gnocchi, fresh spinach, cream, and crispy bacon, making it a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 package gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken broth and cover the pot.
- Cook on low for 360 minutes or on high for 240 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add the gnocchi and spinach.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low, until the gnocchi is cooked.
- Serve topped with crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Serve in wide bowls with extra Parmesan for added flavor. Great with a simple salad or warm bread.