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Easy Creamy Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Pillowy Gnocchi Dumplings

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Creamy Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Pillowy Gnocchi Dumplings is a comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, vegetables, and soft gnocchi in a rich, creamy herb sauce.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
  6. Add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  7. Stir in chicken and gnocchi, cover and cook 5–7 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
  8. Add peas and cook 2–3 minutes more.
  9. Let thicken slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Stir constantly when adding liquid to avoid lumps.
  • Gnocchi replaces traditional pie crust for a quicker version.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust thickness by simmering longer if needed.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American