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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

A quick and comforting pot pie made with gnocchi, tender chicken, and a creamy sauce loaded with vegetables and cheese, all in just 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Base
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
The Protein & Starch
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
The Cream Sauce
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
Seasoning & Garnish
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Fresh thyme or parsley to garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep all ingredients by dicing onion and carrots, slicing mushrooms, mincing garlic, and shredding the cooked chicken.
Cooking the Base
  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil.
  2. Once melted, add diced onion and carrots; cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes until browned.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn.
Making the Sauce
  1. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; stir and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add whole milk and heavy cream; stir until smooth.
  3. Add seasoning: salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and paprika; let simmer for 4 to 6 minutes until thickened.
Cook the Gnocchi
  1. In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in shredded chicken and frozen peas into the cream sauce, then gently fold in the cooked gnocchi.
Finishing Touches
  1. Reduce heat to low; add mozzarella and parmesan, stirring until melted.
  2. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with additional broth or milk if necessary.