Description
This Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi recipe is a comforting, creamy dish that combines tender chicken breast, fluffy potato gnocchi, and classic pot pie vegetables in a rich, savory sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that delivers all the flavors of a traditional chicken pot pie with the comforting twist of pillowy gnocchi.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ounce butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 ounce all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 21 ounces potato gnocchi
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, releasing its natural sweetness.
- Make the Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed onions and stir well to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream to create a smooth sauce. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, finely diced celery, diced carrots, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Simmer Chicken: Place the whole chicken breasts into the pot, cover with a lid, and let simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through while the flavors meld.
- Add Gnocchi and Peas: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set aside. Stir the potato gnocchi and frozen peas into the simmering sauce. Cook until the gnocchi is tender and cooked through, usually about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Shred the cooked chicken breasts using two forks and return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir well to combine everything. Finish the dish by adding a splash of lemon juice and adjusting salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality store-bought potato gnocchi for best texture.
- Make sure to simmer gently to prevent the cream from curdling.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Shredding the chicken before returning it to the pot helps it absorb the sauce’s flavor better.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste to add brightness to the dish.
