Description
A comforting and hearty Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi recipe that combines tender chicken, vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi in a creamy, flavorful sauce. This stovetop dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, offering the satisfying taste of classic chicken pot pie with a twist of soft gnocchi instead of pastry crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Base and Vegetables
- 1 ounce butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
Sauce
- 1 ounce all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice, to taste
Protein and Pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 21 ounces potato gnocchi
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes, which forms a flavorful base for the sauce.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook briefly to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, diced celery, diced carrots, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breast into the pot, cover it, and let the mixture simmer gently for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Add Gnocchi and Peas: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and set aside. Stir the potato gnocchi and frozen peas into the simmering sauce. Continue to simmer the mixture until the gnocchi floats to the top and is tender, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Finish by adjusting the seasoning with lemon juice, additional salt, and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf, garnish if desired, and serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with cooked rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a few minutes longer before adding gnocchi.
- Fresh thyme can be used instead of dried for more herbal brightness.
- Lemon juice enhances the flavors but can be omitted if preferred.
- Ensure gnocchi is cooked just until tender to avoid mushiness.
