Italian Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Name: Italian Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 pounds chicken tenderloins, diced into bite-sized pieces; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 12 large white mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup shredded carrots, store bought; 4 ribs celery from the heart, very thinly sliced; 1 to 2 fresh bay leaves; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken stock, divided; 1 cup basil leaves; 1 clove garlic; A generous handful parsley leaves; A handful pine nuts, lightly toasted; A couple handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1 lemon , zested; 2 (10 to 12-ounce) packages, fresh gnocchi

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 pounds chicken tenderloins, diced into bite-sized pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter, divided
12 large white mushrooms, sliced
1 cup shredded carrots, store bought
4 ribs celery from the heart, very thinly sliced
1 to 2 fresh bay leaves
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock, divided
1 cup basil leaves
1 clove garlic
A generous handful parsley leaves
A handful pine nuts, lightly toasted
A couple handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 lemon , zested
2 (10 to 12-ounce) packages, fresh gnocchi

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If you love Chicken Fricassee, Chicken and Biscuits and Chicken and Dumplings here's a flavorful, Italian take on the classic.
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Here, basil pesto - a kid favorite, is stirred into the light gravy.
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For the dumplings, fresh potato gnocchi tossed in lemon butter.
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WOW!
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Place a large pot of water on to boil for gnocchi.
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Heat a pot with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and lightly brown.
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Remove to a plate and add another tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter and heat.
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Add mushrooms, carrots, celery, and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper.
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Soften 5 minutes, sprinkle in flour and cook 2 minutes.
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Whisk in 2 1/2 cups stock, slide the chicken back into the pot and simmer to allow sauce to thicken.
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Place the remaining 1/2 cup stock in food processor with basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and cheese, salt and pepper.
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Turn processor on and pour in the remaining few tablespoons oil.
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat with the zest of 1 lemon.
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Salt cooking water and drop gnocchi in the water, cook until the gnocchi floats, drain and add to the lemon butter and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Toss the gnocchi 2 to 3 minutes in lemon butter until light golden at edges.
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Turn heat off chicken and stir in pesto sauce.
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Serve the chicken in shallow bowls and top with lemon butter dumplings.

1106

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

140

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 2 pounds chicken tenderloins, diced into bite-sized pieces, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Italian Chicken and Dumplings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Chicken and Dumplings

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