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One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Gnocchi

Name: One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Gnocchi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. butter, divided; 2 tbsp. flour; 1 heaping cup quartered and diced carrots, (about 1/8-inch thick); 1 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite combo); 1 (16 oz.) pkg. potato gnocchi (I use Pastene fresh vacuum packed); 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken; 33 (one sleeve) butter flavor crackers (I use Ritz), crushed; 3/4 cup frozen peas

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This delicious one-pot cheesy, chicken, and gnocchi is a perfect quick and easy dinner for a busy weeknight. This 30-minute meal is going to be a staple on my menu.

This delicious one-pot chicken and gnocchi dish will be a regular on my menu. Quick and easy meals will be a necessity in my household….and there is a good reason why. I am very happy to announce that I have a new job! Yay!!!

I just returned to office work this past week. This time I am in the healthcare industry. My new role is to help provide administrative support for two units of doctors. The hospital is a new environment for me to be in, but it is just where I want to be. I am so up to the challenge. Wish me luck!

The one thing I will miss dearly from my previous job is the commute to work. Having worked from home for the past 16 years, my commute has been as extensive as walking down one flight of stairs. (So spoiled!) My new commute is quite lengthy. So on those days after a long ride home in rush hour traffic, spending the bulk of my night cooking and cleaning up dinner is off the table. On those nights, easy peasy meals will be my weapon of choice.

With a little help from store bought gnocchi and precooked chicken, this one-pot dinner comes together in 30 minutes (this includes prep time). That is all it takes! It is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.

It all starts with making a butter and flour roux in a saucepan or skillet. Next comes the milk, chicken broth, diced carrots, and seasonings. Once the carrots are cooked tender, cheese is added to make the sauce thick and creamy. At this point, gnocchi is added and literally takes 3 minutes to cook. Finally, in goes chicken and peas the last minute of cooking.

To add a finishing touch, the dish is topped with crushed cracker crumbs and butter. The entire pot goes into the oven at low broil for a few minutes. Dinner is on the table!

Not only is this meal relatively quick and easy, it is also versatile. The gnocchi adds a pillowy soft bite; the chicken provides lean protein; the cheese makes it rich and creamy; and the veggies add more nutrition and color. I use carrots and peas, but you can use other veggies of your choosing. Cut firm vegetables thin to keep down on cooking time. This recipe calls for shredded cheddar cheese, but go with your favorite cheese combination. I like to use freshly grated as it creates a creamier sauce. Add or swap out seasoning to suit your taste…use dry or fresh herbs. Tarragon would be great! Enjoy!

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Large 12-inch oven safe skillet—this has hard-anodized exterior and NeverStick technology. Heat safe up to 500° F.
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