One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Printable)

Creamy gnocchi with chicken and vegetables in a savory golden sauce

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
18 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# How to Make:

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. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are softened and onions are translucent.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly. Cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux and eliminate raw flour taste.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk or half-and-half, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
06 - Add thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
07 - Add uncooked gnocchi, shredded chicken, and frozen peas. Stir gently to combine, ensuring gnocchi are fully submerged in the sauce.
08 - Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi are tender and sauce has reached a creamy consistency.
09 - Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese if using. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan so you spend more time eating and less time scrubbing dishes
  • The gnocchi soaks up all that savory pot pie flavor like tiny flavor sponges
02 -
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as the gnocchi cooks and releases starch
  • Do not skip the step of cooking the flour with the vegetables or your sauce might taste raw
03 -
  • If your sauce seems too thick, add more broth a little at a time until it is creamy and pourable
  • Quality chicken broth matters here since it is a main flavor component

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