One-Pot Spätzle with Chicken

Ingredients

• 400 g Chicken breast fillet (patted dry and cut into cubes)
• 1 Stange Leek (washed, cleaned, and cut into fine rings)
• 2 Carrots (peeled, washed, and cut into small cubes)
• 2 EL Vegetable oil (for searing)
• 1 EL Tomato paste
• 1 TL Sambal Oelek (adjust to taste)
• 200 ml Cream
• 200 ml Vegetable broth
• 500 g Spätzle (fresh from the refrigerated section)
• 100 g Grated cheese (e.g., Emmental or Bergkäse (mountain cheese))
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Parsley (freshly chopped, for garnishing)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the chicken breast fillet dry and cut into bite-sized cubes.

2. 2

   Wash and clean the leek and cut into fine rings. Peel, wash, and cut the carrots into small cubes.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a large pot and sear the chicken cubes for about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the leek and carrots to the pot with the meat and sauté for another 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the tomato paste and Sambal Oelek, sauté briefly, then deglaze with cream and broth.

6. 6

   Add the spätzle to the pot, stir in, and let everything simmer together for about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Refine the one-pot spätzle with the grated cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper and serve sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. If you prefer it less spicy, you can reduce the amount of Sambal Oelek or replace it with sweet paprika powder.

Nutrition per serving

• Main Course
• One-Pot
• Chicken
• Spätzle
• Quick & Easy
• Family Meal
• Poultry