Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy chicken and gnocchi pot pie. A delicious combination of tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and savory vegetables in a rich, flavorful sauce, all topped with a golden puff pastry crust.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cooked and shredded)
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Topping:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, sauté until softened.
- Add herbs and flour: Stir in thyme and rosemary. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, simmer until thickened.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add chicken, gnocchi, peas, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer filling to a baking dish, top with puff pastry, brush with egg wash, bake until golden.
- Serve: Let rest before serving.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken and store-bought gnocchi.
- You can customize by adding mushrooms or using heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- To make ahead, prepare the filling and refrigerate, then bake with puff pastry just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg