Description
This Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi recipe combines tender gnocchi with a creamy, savory chicken pot pie filling, making a comforting and quick stovetop meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Featuring vegetables, shredded chicken, and a rich sauce, it’s a hearty, satisfying dish that comes together in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
Seasonings & Fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids & Thickeners
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk or cream
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 1 cup frozen peas
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet or deep sauté pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 6–8 minutes, until the vegetables become soft and fragrant. Stir in dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to season.
- Create Sauce Base: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly to cook out the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in the low-sodium chicken broth and whole milk or cream, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth. Allow it to simmer gently for 4–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add Chicken, Gnocchi, and Peas: Stir in the cooked shredded or diced chicken, potato gnocchi, and frozen peas. Cover the pan and simmer for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi are tender and fully cooked through. Remove from heat and let the mixture rest a few minutes so the sauce thickens to perfect consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for a burst of color and fresh flavor. Serve the Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi warm in bowls as a comforting main course.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation and convenience.
- Add mushrooms or corn to the vegetable mix for added flavor and variety.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based milk and use olive oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
