Creamed Chicken with Gnocchi Dumplings

THIS WAS A TASTY BUDGET FRIENDLY MEAL WE ENJOYED LAST NIGHT.  NOTHING SAYS COMFORT LIKE FLUFFY PILLOWS OF GNOCCHI!

Ingredients:
1 1-pound package potato gnocchi
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup chicken broth/stock
2 scallions, chopped

Directions:
1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.  Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened.  Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain.  (Gnocchi does not require much cook time.)
3.  In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.  Whisk in the flour and cook until toasted, about 3 minutes.  Whisk in the half-and-half and chicken broth; bring to a boil.  Lower the heat and simmer until thickened.  Whisk into the chicken mixture, then stir in the gnocchi.  Bring to a simmer, then season with salt and pepper and top with the scallions.

Enjoy!