One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Printable)

Comforting one-pot meal with pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken, and vegetables in creamy savory sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup diced carrots
03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 cup diced celery
05 - 1 cup diced onion
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Other

07 - 1.1 lbs potato gnocchi
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 2 cups chicken broth
12 - 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
18 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# How To Cook:

01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
02 - Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are soft.
03 - Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly, and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
05 - Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk or half-and-half, stirring well to avoid lumps.
06 - Add thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
07 - Add the uncooked gnocchi, chicken, and peas. Stir gently to combine and ensure the gnocchi are submerged.
08 - Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi are cooked and sauce is creamy.
09 - Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan if using. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in a single pot so you spend more time eating and less time scrubbing dishes
  • The gnocchi soaks up all that creamy sauce like tiny flavor sponges making every bite incredible
02 -
  • The sauce will seem too thin at first but it thickens dramatically as the gnocchi cooks and releases starch
  • Stir occasionally while the gnocchi cooks or they will stick together in one giant potato clump
03 -
  • Use cream instead of milk if you want an extra indulgent sauce that clings to every bite
  • Crispy pancetta or bacon added with the vegetables takes this to another level entirely

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