One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Print Version)
Comforting one-pot meal with pillowy gnocchi, 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 - 500 g 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
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until butter melts.
02 - Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pan. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and onions become translucent.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Sprinkle flour evenly over the vegetables, stirring constantly. Cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux and eliminate raw flour taste.
05 - Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
06 - Add thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for approximately 5 minutes until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
07 - Add uncooked gnocchi, shredded chicken, and frozen peas to the sauce. Stir gently to combine and ensure gnocchi are fully submerged in the liquid.
08 - Cover the pan and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until gnocchi are tender and cooked through.
09 - Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan, which means you spend more time eating and less time scrubbing dishes
- The gnocchi cooks right in the sauce, absorbing all those savory flavors while creating the most velvety texture
02 -
- The sauce will continue thickening as it sits, so dont panic if it seems slightly thinner than you want initially
- Gnocchi absorbs liquid quickly, so if the sauce becomes too thick, splash in a bit more broth or milk
03 -
- Pre-shredded rotisserie chicken is your best friend for weeknight efficiency
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the sauce from breaking when everything comes together