Description
Classic Chicken and Dumplings with Gnocchi is a cozy one-pot dinner packed with tender shredded chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy, savory broth. This comforting chicken gnocchi soup-style recipe is perfect for chilly nights and makes an easy weeknight dinner or hearty weekend treat.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
16 oz gnocchi (shelf-stable or fresh)
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
4. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to combine. Scrape any browned bits off the pot’s bottom.
5. Bring to a simmer and stir in shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let cook for 10 minutes.
6. Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package directions, about 2–4 minutes, until tender.
7. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Warm through without boiling.
8. Add fresh parsley and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
This recipe is ideal for using leftover or rotisserie chicken.
Fresh parsley adds brightness and freshness before serving.
Gnocchi cooks quickly—don’t overcook or they’ll turn mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx.)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg