1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
1 cup chopped spinach leaves
1 celery stalk, chopped
½ diced onion
2 cups half and half
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup grated carrots
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add onions, celery, garlic, and carrots. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the slow cooker. Stir in half and half and cornstarch.
Add potato gnocchi, cook for 15-30 minutes on high until gnocchi are tender.
Stir in spinach just before serving, cooking until it wilts. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if you like.
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