One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Printable)

Hearty one-pot meal combining tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (approximately 12 oz)

→ 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 lb 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 mixture shimmers.
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. 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 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 - Stir in uncooked gnocchi, cooked chicken, and frozen peas. Gently fold to combine, ensuring gnocchi are fully submerged in the sauce.
08 - Cover the pan and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until gnocchi are tender and sauce has reached a creamy consistency.
09 - Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese if desired, allowing residual heat to melt it into the sauce.
10 - Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top before serving hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The gnocchi soaks up all that creamy sauce like edible flavor sponges, making every bite ridiculously comforting
  • One pot means zero dishes to argue about who washes them afterward
  • It tastes like you spent all day at the stove but actually comes together in under an hour
02 -
  • The sauce will continue thickening as it sits, so if it looks too thin while cooking, give it a few more minutes
  • Gnocchi expands as it cooks, so do not worry if the pot looks crowded at first
  • If your sauce gets too thick, splash in a little more broth or milk until it reaches the consistency you want
03 -
  • Leftover roasted chicken from a weekend meal makes this taste even better than plain cooked breast
  • If the sauce looks grainy after adding the milk, keep whisking and it will smooth out as it simmers

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