Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 tbsp

olive oil

12 ounce

chicken thighs

cut into bite-size pieces

0.5 tsp

kosher salt

divided

1.5 cup

red onion

chopped

1 cup

celery

chopped

1 cup

carrot

chopped

1 tbsp

fresh rosemary

chopped

1 tbsp

fresh thyme

chopped

5 cup

unsalted chicken stock

divided

8 ounce

whole-wheat gnocchi

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 cup

frozen green peas

0.5 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.

Step 3
~3 min

Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Step 4
~3 min

Add chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned, stirring occasionally.

Step 5
~3 min

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 6
~3 min

Add red onion, celery, carrot, rosemary, and thyme to the pan.

Step 7
~3 min

Cook for 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8
~3 min

Add 4 cups of chicken stock, scraping the pan to loosen any browned bits.

Step 9
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Add gnocchi to the pan and cook for 3 minutes, or until the gnocchi float to the surface.

Step 11
~3 min

In a bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of chicken stock and flour, stirring with a whisk.

Step 12
~3 min

Slowly add the stock mixture to the pan, stirring constantly with a whisk to avoid lumps.

Step 13
~3 min

Stir in the cooked chicken and frozen green peas.

Step 14
~3 min

Cook for 5 minutes, or until the peas are heated through and the soup has thickened slightly.

Step 15
~3 min

Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

Top with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Adjust the amount of herbs to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Pair with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Side salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italian-American

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, family meals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Cold weather
Family gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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