Description
This One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting and hearty meal that combines tender gnocchi, shredded chicken, and flavorful vegetables in a creamy, savory sauce. Made all in one skillet, it’s an easy and satisfying dish perfect for a family dinner or cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery ribs, diced
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Main Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 ounces fresh potato gnocchi
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced carrots, diced celery, chopped onion, and salt. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Cook mushrooms and garlic: Stir in the quartered cremini mushrooms and minced garlic, cooking until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown slightly, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add flour to thicken: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetable mixture and stir continuously for about two minutes to cook out the flour taste and start thickening the base.
- Incorporate liquids and seasonings: Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and whole milk until the sauce is smooth. Stir in Dijon mustard for tang and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer with gnocchi: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the fresh potato gnocchi and cook uncovered until they are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add chicken and peas: Mix in the shredded cooked chicken and frozen peas. Simmer gently until everything is heated through and the peas are tender, about 3 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving warm for a comforting, one-pot meal.
Notes
- Use fresh or pre-cooked chicken; rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
- Fresh gnocchi cooks quickly; do not overcook to avoid mushiness.
- For a thicker sauce, add a bit more flour or reduce the liquid slightly.
- Frozen peas can be substituted with fresh peas or omitted as preferred.
- This dish can be adapted to gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and gnocchi.
