Description
One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie is a heartwarming dish that beautifully marries the classic flavors of chicken pot pie with tender, pillowy gnocchi. This comforting, creamy meal can be ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With minimal cleanup required, this one-pot wonder allows you to enjoy all the savory goodness without the hassle. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or leftover chicken for an effortless and satisfying dinner that the whole family will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 medium carrots (sliced into half-moons)
- 3 celery ribs (diced)
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms (quartered)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or GF flour blend)
- 3 cups chicken stock (homemade preferred)
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 16 ounces fresh potato gnocchi
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken (torn into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Melt 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add 3 sliced carrots, 3 diced celery ribs, and 1 chopped yellow onion with a pinch of salt. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in 10 ounces of quartered cremini mushrooms and 4 minced garlic cloves; cook for about 5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture.
- Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of flour, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups of chicken stock and then add 1 cup of whole milk or half-and-half, mixing well.
- Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and seasonings; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate 16 ounces of fresh potato gnocchi and cook uncovered for about 4 to 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 2.5 cups of torn cooked chicken and 1 cup of sweet peas; simmer until heated through (about another 3 to 4 minutes).
- Fold in fresh herbs, season with salt and pepper, and let rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg