Dinner for 6

Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Name: Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Total time: 313 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp salted butter; 1 yellow onion; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 yukon gold potatoes; 2 carrots; 2 ribs celery; 1/2 tsp italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/4 tsp salt; 4 cups chicken broth; 12 oz evaporated milk; 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch; 14 oz gnocchi; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach (optional)

$8.21for 4313 minServes 6

Chicken, potatoes, vegetables, and gnocchi cook slowly in seasoned broth finished with creamy milk and spinach.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Potatoes, 1.3 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.3 lb	$1.30Typical price
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.34Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Evaporated, 12 oz$0.14/oz typical	12 oz	$1.68Typical price
	Pasta, 14 oz$0.10/oz typical	14 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Spinach, 1 oz$0.35/oz typical	1 oz	$0.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.31

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 potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

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

Not included in the cost.

313 minstart to table
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6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Budget Family Lunches Dinners Slow cooker Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.05 per serving$8.21 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp salted butter
1 yellow onion
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 yukon gold potatoes
2 carrots
2 ribs celery
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp salt
4 cups chicken broth
12 oz evaporated milk
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
14 oz gnocchi
2 cups chopped fresh spinach (optional)

Steps

Melt the butter in a slow cooker, then add chopped onion, chicken, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, basil, salt, and chicken broth.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, until the chicken reaches 165 F and the potatoes are tender.
Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix the cornstarch with a little water in a cup.
Stir in the cornstarch mixture, evaporated milk, and gnocchi.
Cook on high for 13 minutes, folding in the spinach during the final 2 minutes.

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