One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Printable)
Pillowy gnocchi, shredded chicken, and vegetables simmer in creamy sauce for ultimate comfort food.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (about 12 ounces)
→ 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
→ Pantry & Dairy
07 - 17.6 ounces potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
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 cheese (optional)
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 melted and shimmering.
02 - Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and onions turn 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. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook off raw flour taste and form a smooth roux.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
06 - Add thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until sauce noticeably thickens.
07 - Stir in uncooked gnocchi, shredded chicken, and frozen peas. Ensure gnocchi are fully submerged in the sauce.
08 - Cover and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi are tender and sauce is creamy.
09 - Remove from heat. Stir in grated Parmesan if using, allowing residual heat to melt the cheese.
10 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley just before serving ladle portions into bowls.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan so you spend less time cleaning and more time eating
- The gnocchi soaks up all that creamy sauce making it incredibly satisfying
02 -
- The sauce continues to thicken as it sits so do not worry if it looks slightly thin when you first add the gnocchi
- Stir gently once the gnocchi are in the pot so they do not break apart
03 -
- Warm your milk slightly before adding it to prevent the sauce from breaking
- Use fresh gnocchi from the refrigerated section if you can find it, the texture is superior