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INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter
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8-10 ounces pancetta, diced (optional, and you can also use 1/2 pound of bacon cut into bits)
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 medium carrots, diced
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3 ribs celery, diced, with leafy tops reserved
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1 tablespoon (3 cloves) garlic, crushed or minced
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1/2 cup sherry wine (optional)
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1 tablespoon seasoned salt
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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5 1/2 cups chicken or garlic broth (I used 6 teaspoons Chicken Better Than Bouillon + 6 cups water)
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1 1/2 – 3 pounds chicken breast and/or thighs (NOTE: I used a small, whole young chicken cut into pieces with bones in and the skin on, which we will discard after cooking. However, you can definitely use 1 1/2 – 3 pounds of boneless, skinless breasts or
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2 cups heavy cream or half & half
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1-2 pounds gnocchi of your choice (I used potato gnocchi. This is usually found in the market at either room temperature near the deli section in an air-tight container or frozen in a bag – either is fine!)
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8-10 ounces baby spinach
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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5.2 ounce package Boursin, any flavor (optional)