One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Printable Version)
Comforting one-pot meal with pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken, and vegetables in 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, 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until butter melts and begins to foam.
02 - Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pan. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften and onions become translucent.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
04 - Sprinkle flour evenly over the vegetables, stirring constantly to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste and create a light roux base.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk or half-and-half, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
06 - Add dried thyme, sage, salt, and black 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 pot. Stir gently to combine, ensuring gnocchi are fully submerged in the liquid.
08 - Cover the pot and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until gnocchi float and feel tender when tested.
09 - Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated, if using.
10 - Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pot so you spend less time cleaning and more time eating
- The gnocchi gets perfectly tender while absorbing all those classic pot pie flavors we love
02 -
- The sauce continues thickening as it stands, so do not panic if it looks slightly thin right after adding the liquid
- Stir gently when adding gnocchi so they do not break apart, especially if using homemade ones
03 -
- Use a Dutch oven if you have one. The heavy sides help distribute heat evenly and prevent hot spots
- If the sauce gets too thick, splash in a little more broth or milk until it reaches your desired consistency