Description
This Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi recipe is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, combining tender chicken, vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi in a creamy sauce. A satisfying and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the sauce:
- 1 ounce butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 ounce all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the rest of the dish:
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 21 ounces potato gnocchi
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onions: Melt butter in a pot, add diced onion, and sauté until translucent.
- Create the sauce: Add flour, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the pot. Stir well to avoid lumps.
- Add seasonings and vegetables: Mix in bay leaf, thyme, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in the pot, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Cook the gnocchi: Remove chicken, add gnocchi and peas to the pot. Simmer until gnocchi is cooked.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Finish and serve: Squeeze lemon juice into the pot, season, and garnish. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
