One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Print Version)

Creamy one-pot comfort featuring tender gnocchi, chicken, and vegetables in savory 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 - 17.5 oz 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

# How to Prepare:

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. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Sprinkle flour evenly over vegetables while stirring constantly. Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste and form a thick paste.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, followed by milk or half-and-half. Stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
06 - Add thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
07 - Stir in uncooked gnocchi, cooked chicken, and frozen peas. Ensure gnocchi are fully submerged in the liquid.
08 - Cover pot and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until gnocchi are tender and sauce has thickened.
09 - Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan, which means you spend less time cleaning and more time actually eating
  • The gnocchi releases starch into the sauce, creating the most luxurious texture without any heavy cream
02 -
  • The sauce will continue thickening as it sits, so don't panic if it looks slightly thinner than you want initially
  • If using frozen gnocchi, reduce the cooking time by a couple minutes since they cook faster than fresh
03 -
  • Don't crowd your skillet, or the gnocchi won't cook evenly and might clump together
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, simply add more broth or milk until you reach your desired consistency

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