Description
Hearty One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Creamy chicken and pillowy gnocchi nestle beneath a golden, flaky crust you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups (300 g) frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- 1 lb (450 g) potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or milk
- 2 tbsps olive oil or butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sear Protein: Heat oil in a large skillet and caramelize chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside, preserving the flavorful fond in the pan.
- Build Aromatic Base: In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and herbs. Introduce frozen vegetables, allowing them to warm and integrate with the developing flavor profile.
- Create Luxurious Sauce: Dust vegetables with flour, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer the mixture, stirring consistently to develop a velvety, smooth consistency that will envelop the other ingredients.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to the skillet, gently fold in gnocchi, and let the ingredients merge. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste experience.
- Plate and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and present immediately. Complement the dish with crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Chicken Browning Technique: Ensure skillet is hot enough to create a golden, caramelized exterior without overcooking the chicken. Pat chicken dry before searing to achieve maximum browning and prevent steaming.
- Vegetable Texture Control: Use frozen vegetable mix for convenience, but avoid overcooking to maintain a slightly crisp texture. Thaw vegetables partially before adding to prevent excess water release.
- Sauce Consistency Hack: Whisk flour thoroughly to prevent lumps, and add liquids gradually. Allow sauce to simmer gently to achieve desired thickness without scorching the bottom of the pan.
- Gnocchi Perfect Cooking: Add gnocchi near the end of cooking to prevent becoming mushy. Fresh or frozen gnocchi work equally well, but adjust cooking time accordingly to maintain ideal pillowy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 563
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 682 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg