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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside. This is the savory start for your One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie: Cozy Weeknight Meal.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/2 yellow onion, chopped, 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced, and 1/2 cup celery, diced, to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the cooked vegetables. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, creating a light roux. This forms the creamy base for your delicious One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie: Cozy Weeknight Meal.
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Gradually whisk in 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth and 1/2 cup whole milk until smooth. Add 1/2 tsp dried thyme and 1/4 tsp dried rosemary. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
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Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Add 16 oz package shelf-stable potato gnocchi and 1 cup frozen peas. Stir everything together. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and cooked through, and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
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Season the One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie: Cozy Weeknight Meal generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, garnish with 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, and serve immediately for a truly cozy weeknight meal.