Description
A comforting one-pot dish that combines the rich flavors of chicken pot pie with tender gnocchi, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjusted to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound gnocchi, fresh or frozen
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken thighs and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onion and cook until translucent, roughly 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Mix in carrots and celery, continuing to cook until just tender, around 4 to 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the gnocchi and frozen peas. Let the mixture simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi is cooked through and tender.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or chickpeas and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie, gnocchi, one pot meal, comfort food