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    Chicken and Gnocchi Dumplings

    Low SodiumLow PotassiumHigh Protein Diabetes-FriendlyHeart HealthyDairy-FreeNo ShellfishNut-FreeItalianChickenPastaDinnerSoup
    Chicken and gnocchi dumplingsChicken and gnocchi dumplings
    10 (1 serving = 1 cup portion)
    Active time: 30 minutes
    Total time: 60 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories362 cal
    • Total Fat10 g
    • Saturated Fat3 g
    • Trans Fat0 g
    • Cholesterol58 mg
    • Sodium121 mg
    • Carbohydrates38 g
    • Protein28 g
    • Phosphorus295 mg
    • Potassium485 mg
    • Dietary Fiber2 g
    • Calcium38 mg

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds chicken breast 
    • 1 pound gnocchi (store bought)
    • ¼ cup grape seed or light olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon® Chicken Base (low sodium)
    • 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock
    • ½ cup fresh celery, finely diced
    • ½ cup fresh onions, finely diced
    • ½ cup fresh carrots, finely diced
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

    Description

    Classic comfort food made kidney-friendly. This hearty, yet quick and easy chicken soup uses fresh gnocchi as the dumplings.

    Directions

    1. Place stockpot on stove, add oil and set to high heat.
    2. Place chicken in hot oil and brown on all sides until golden brown.
    3. Add celery, carrots and onions and continue to cook with chicken until translucent. Add chicken stock and let cook on high heat for 20–30 minutes.
    4. Reduce heat and add chicken bouillon, black pepper and Italian seasoning; then stir. Add gnocchi and cook for 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
    5. Remove from stove, add parsley and serve.