Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
4 Tbs butter
3 finely chopped celery stalks
1 cup or 1 small onion diced to same size and celery
1 cup carrot (matchstick or chopped)
lots of garlic
salt
pepper
1-2 chicken breasts
garlic powder
onion powder
Italian seasoning
32 oz. chicken stock
Gnocchi
1/2 cup parmesan
1/2 cup half and half
1 bag Baby Spinach
Directions
Add butter, celery, onion, carrots and garlic to pan and sauté. Salt and pepper to taste. Once veggies are translucent add in uncooked chicken breast and additional seasonings to taste. Cover with chicken stock. Let simmer 15-25 minutes until chicken is cooked. Remove and rustic shred chicken. Add gnocchi to pot until they start to float. Add parmesan and a bit of half and half to thicken mixture. (Hack - if not thickening fast enough add some instant potato flakes to thicken) Add chicken to mix. Let thicken until desired texture. Add baby spinach and let wilt down.
Serve with breadsticks