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.