Dinner for 8

Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker Soup

Name: Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker Soup
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 small yellow onion; 2 whole carrots; 3 1/2 cloves garlic; 1 whole parmesan rind (optional); 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 tbsp italian seasoning; 2 tsp dried basil; 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 heaping tsp ground black pepper; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) white beans; 2 cans (12 oz) evaporated milk; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 package (16 oz) mini potato gnocchi; 3 1/2 oz fresh baby spinach; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

$7.60for 4145 minServes 8

Chicken, tomatoes, beans, and gnocchi simmer with herbs, then finish with creamy evaporated milk, spinach, and shredded chicken.

Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker Soup with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.34Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.26Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.30Typical price
	Evaporated, 24 oz$0.14/oz typical	24 oz	$3.36Typical price
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Spinach, 3.5 oz$0.35/oz typical	3.5 oz	$1.22Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.21

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

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145 minstart to table
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8servings as written
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Typical price

$1.90 per serving$7.60 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 small yellow onion
2 whole carrots
3 1/2 cloves garlic
1 whole parmesan rind (optional)
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tbsp italian seasoning
2 tsp dried basil
3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 heaping tsp ground black pepper
1 can (14 1/2 oz) white beans
2 cans (12 oz) evaporated milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 package (16 oz) mini potato gnocchi
3 1/2 oz fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps

Chop the onion, carrots, and garlic, then add them to a slow cooker with the chicken, tomatoes, broth, seasonings, salt, pepper, beans, and parmesan rind.
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Transfer the chicken to a bowl, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
Whisk the evaporated milk with the cornstarch, stir it into the slow cooker, and add the gnocchi.
Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, until the gnocchi is tender and the soup thickens.
Stir in the spinach and parmesan, then rest the soup for 10 minutes before serving.

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