Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty one pot gnocchi chicken pot pie that brings classic American cuisine to your dinner table. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi, this dish promises a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 2 cups (300 g) frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Base and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or milk
- 1 lb (450 g) potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Transform chicken into golden morsels by sizzling in hot oil or butter within a spacious skillet, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook until exterior develops a rich, caramelized surface and interior reaches perfect doneness. Transfer protein to a waiting plate.
- Utilize the same cooking vessel to awaken aromatic onions, allowing them to soften and become translucent. Introduce minced garlic, stirring briefly to release its fragrant essence without burning.
- Introduce frozen vegetable medley alongside herbal notes of thyme and rosemary. Allow vegetables to gently defrost while absorbing surrounding flavors.
- Dust vegetables with flour, creating a light coating that will help thicken the upcoming liquid. Methodically pour chicken broth, whisking continuously to prevent potential lumps. Integrate heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer and encouraging gradual thickening.
- Nestle pillowy gnocchi and previously cooked chicken into the creamy landscape. Allow ingredients to meld and warm through, ensuring gnocchi becomes perfectly tender and absorbs surrounding flavors.
- Introduce Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts completely and integrates seamlessly. Taste and recalibrate seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Finish the dish with a delicate sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve immediately while temperature and texture remain optimal, accompanied by crusty bread or crisp salad if desired.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly golden chicken by patting the pieces dry before cooking, ensuring a crisp exterior and preventing steaming.
- Select shelf-stable or fresh gnocchi based on texture preference; vacuum-sealed varieties cook more consistently than refrigerated options.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free meal by substituting all-purpose flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder for thickening.
- Customize protein options by swapping chicken with turkey, rotisserie chicken, or plant-based alternatives like tofu for diverse dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg