One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Print Version)

Comforting gnocchi with tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce

# What You 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
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
18 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# How To Make It:

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.

# Handy Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot, which means you spend less time washing dishes and more time actually enjoying your evening
  • The gnocchi soaks up all that creamy sauce while it cooks, creating these pillowy pockets of flavor that make regular pot pie seem almost boring in comparison
02 -
  • The sauce will continue thickening as it sits, so if it seems slightly loose when you first add the gnocchi, that is actually perfect
  • I once forgot to cover the pot and the gnocchi absorbed too much liquid, turning into more of a dumpling texture, so keep that lid on
03 -
  • Use a wide pot rather than a tall narrow one so the gnocchi cook in a single layer and do not stick together
  • Reserve a handful of parsley to add right at the end so it stays bright and fresh

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