Dinner for 8
Chicken Gnocchi Slow Cooker Soup
$7.60for 4145 minServes 8
Chicken, tomatoes, beans, and gnocchi simmer with herbs, then finish with creamy evaporated milk, spinach, and shredded chicken.
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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
Not included in the cost.
- 145 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersSlow cookerCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.90 per serving$7.60 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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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