Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi Stew
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, diced
- 1 package (16 oz / 450g) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Cook the Chicken
➡️ Heat a large pot over medium heat.
➡️ Add butter and diced chicken.
➡️ Cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.
➡️ Remove chicken and set aside.
🔹 Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
➡️ In the same pot, add onion and carrots.
➡️ Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
➡️ Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
🔹 Step 3: Make the Creamy Base
➡️ Sprinkle flour over the vegetables.
➡️ Stir continuously for 1 minute.
➡️ Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking.
➡️ Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
🔹 Step 4: Simmer
➡️ Bring to a gentle simmer.
➡️ Cook for 8–10 minutes until carrots become tender.
🔹 Step 5: Add Gnocchi
➡️ Stir in the gnocchi.
➡️ Cook for 3–5 minutes until the gnocchi float to the top.
🔹 Step 6: Finish the Stew
➡️ Return the cooked chicken to the pot.
➡️ Add peas and heavy cream.
➡️ Simmer for 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
🔹 Step 7: Serve
➡️ Garnish with fresh parsley.
➡️ Serve warm and enjoy!
🌟 Nutritional Benefits
✅ Chicken provides high-quality protein.
✅ Peas add fiber and plant-based nutrients.
✅ Carrots contain vitamin A for eye health.
✅ Gnocchi makes the meal filling and satisfying.
✅ Homemade creamy broth offers comforting flavor.
❓Q & A
Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
✔️ Yes, add it during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
✔️ Yes, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Q: Can I freeze it?
✔️ Yes, though the texture of the gnocchi may soften slightly after thawing.
Q: What can I use instead of heavy cream?
✔️ Half-and-half or evaporated milk works well.