SLOW COOKER CHICKEN STEW WITH GNOCCHI RECIPE

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew with Gnocchi Recipe image

Provided by kgl1255

Number Of Ingredients 14

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3 med. parsnips, peeled & cut into 1/2" pieces
2 lg. carrots, cut into 1/2" slices
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 lg. sweet potato. peeled & cut into 1" cubes
3 grn. onions, chopped
3 lbs. bone in chicken breasts
1/2 tap. dried sage leaves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 pkg. 16oz potato gnocchi

Steps:

1.Place the parsnips, carrots, celery, sweet potato and onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with chicken: sprinkle with the sage, salt and pepper. Add broth and water. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. 2. Remove chicken; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones and discaid bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to the slow cooker 3. Mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into stew. Add the gnocchi. Cover and cook on hiqh for 3O minutes or until gravy is thickened. Season with hot pepper sauce if desired.