One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Printable)

Pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken, and vegetables in creamy savory sauce with golden touch.

# 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 lbs 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

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are soft.
02 - Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly, and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
04 - Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring well to avoid lumps. Add thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
05 - Add the uncooked gnocchi, chicken, and peas. Stir gently to combine and ensure the gnocchi are submerged. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi are cooked and sauce is creamy.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan if using. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The gnocchi cooks right in the sauce absorbing all that savory goodness
  • One pot means zero dishes which is basically a weeknight miracle
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Warm your liquids before adding them to the roux or you will end up with lumps no matter how fast you whisk
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits so dont panic if it looks a little thin at first
  • Stir the gnocchi gently during the last few minutes or they might stick to the bottom of the pot
03 -
  • Buy shredded rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to cut your prep time in half
  • Cut your vegetables all the same size so they cook evenly and look beautiful
  • Taste your sauce before adding the gnocchi and adjust seasonings then

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