Chicken & Dumplings Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Wash and chop the carrots, celery, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add the Chicken Broth

   Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer.

4. 4

   Incorporate the Chicken

   Shred the smoked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pot. Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Cook the Gnocchi

   Add the ricotta gnocchi to the simmering pot and cook according to package instructions, typically about 3-5 minutes, until they float to the top.

6. 6

   Finish and Serve

   Once the gnocchi are cooked, adjust seasoning if necessary. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.