Description
A comforting twist on classic chicken pot pie, this one pot gnocchi chicken pot pie combines tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and sautéed veggies in a creamy sauce, all made in just one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base
- 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil (For sautéing)
- 1 medium Onion, chopped (For flavor)
- 2 medium Carrots, chopped (For traditional pot pie flavor)
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped (For traditional pot pie flavor)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (Adds flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Flour (To thicken (or swap if needed))
- 4 cups Chicken broth (For the base of the sauce)
- 1 cup Milk, half and half, or cream (For creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (For flavor)
- Salt to taste Salt (For seasoning)
- Pepper to taste Pepper (For seasoning)
- 1 cup Frozen peas (Added for color and sweetness)
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces Packaged potato gnocchi (Main carbohydrate component)
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded (For protein)
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop onion, carrots, and celery. Mince garlic. Measure broth and milk. Shred the cooked chicken.
Sauté Vegetables
- In a large pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook until the onion softens.
- Add garlic for the last 30 seconds to avoid burning.
Make the Sauce
- Sprinkle flour over the sautéed veggies and stir until coated. Cook for about a minute.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Then add the milk or half and half.
- Cook, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
Cook the Gnocchi
- Once the sauce is bubbling gently, add the gnocchi. Stir well to avoid sticking.
- Lower heat to a steady simmer, cooking for 3-5 minutes until gnocchi is tender but holds its shape.
Add Chicken and Peas
- When the gnocchi is almost done, stir in the cooked chicken and frozen peas. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or milk. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and gnocchi.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
