Description
A creamy, cozy one-pot dinner made with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and mixed vegetables in a rich pot pie-inspired sauce. It delivers all the comforting flavor of classic chicken pot pie without the crust or extra cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the milk and heavy cream, then stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken, gnocchi, thyme, parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 2 more minutes, until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly.
Notes
- Store-bought shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi both work well in this recipe.
- Leftover cooked chicken or turkey can be used for convenience.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
- Dairy-free milk, cream, and butter alternatives can be used if needed.
- Frozen vegetables can be added directly without thawing.
- Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth to loosen the sauce.
- Freezing is not recommended because the gnocchi may become too soft after thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 138mg
