Creamed Chicken with Gnocchi Dumplings

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 1 ounce package potato gnocchi
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 scallions, chopped

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the gnocchi according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until toasted, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the half-and-half and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until thickened. Whisk into the chicken mixture, then stir in the gnocchi. Bring to a simmer, then season with salt and pepper and top with the scallions.

Tip:
Frozen Assets
Freeze the chicken mixture in one or more containers. Thaw in the refrigerator, then heat in a saucepan with the cooked gnocchi over medium heat.