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Chicken Stew with Gnocchi Recipe

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This hearty Chicken Stew with Gnocchi is a comforting slow-cooked dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a medley of root vegetables and fluffy potato gnocchi. Slowly simmered in a flavorful broth infused with sage and aromatics, this stew offers a rich, satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Stew
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Chicken and Seasonings

  • 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Liquids

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cold water (for cornstarch slurry)

Thickener

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Others

  • 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
  • Optional: Hot pepper sauce and thinly sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Cook Vegetables and Chicken: Place the parsnips, carrots, celery, sweet potato, and chopped green onions into a 5-quart slow cooker. Arrange the chicken thighs on top of the vegetables, then sprinkle the dried sage, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth and 1 cup of water. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  2. Shred Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker. Once cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, discard the bones, and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken into the slow cooker with the vegetables and broth.
  3. Thicken the Stew and Add Gnocchi: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the 1/4 cup of cold water until a smooth slurry forms. Stir this slurry into the stew in the slow cooker. Add the package of potato gnocchi on top, cover, and cook on high for 30 minutes until the stew thickens and the gnocchi are tender.
  4. Serve and Garnish: Before serving, optionally season the stew with hot pepper sauce to taste and sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions for added freshness and flavor.

Notes

  • Bone-in chicken thighs add more flavor to the stew but remember to remove bones before serving.
  • Peeling the parsnips and sweet potato ensures better texture in the stew.
  • Gnocchi cooks quickly, so adding it at the end prevents it from becoming mushy.
  • Slow cooking on low heat enhances the flavors and tenderizes the chicken thoroughly.
  • Feel free to adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.
  • For a spicier kick, the hot pepper sauce garnish is optional but recommended.

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