One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Printable)

Creamy one-pot comfort with tender gnocchi, shredded chicken, and vegetables in a 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 pounds 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

# Directions:

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, 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 Hints:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan so you spend more time eating and less time scrubbing pots
  • The gnocchi creates this incredible dumpling-like texture that regular pot pie crust cannot match
  • It comes together in under an hour even on your most exhausted weeknights
02 -
  • The sauce continues thickening as it stands off the heat, so do not panic if it looks slightly thinner than you want while simmering
  • Gnocchi absorbs liquid like crazy, so if you are reheating leftovers, you might need to splash in a little extra broth or milk
  • Stir gently when the gnocchi are in the pot because they break apart easily once they start cooking
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables roughly the same size so they cook evenly and nobody gets a giant chunk of raw carrot
  • Warm your milk slightly before adding it to the hot roux to prevent any chance of it separating or curdling

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