One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Print Version)

Creamy one-pot comfort with gnocchi, chicken, and vegetables in savory sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (approximately 300 g)

→ 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 (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 (optional)
18 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

# How-To Steps:

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. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly, and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
03 - Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk or half-and-half, stirring well to avoid lumps. Add thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
04 - 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. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan if using. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time on the couch
  • The gnocchi soaks up all that creamy sauce like tiny flavor sponges
  • It comes together in under an hour even on your most exhausted nights
02 -
  • The sauce will continue thickening as it sits, so don't panic if it looks thin at first
  • Gnocchi float when they're done cooking, which is your visual cue that they're ready
  • If your sauce gets too thick, splash in a little more broth to loosen it back up
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the sauce from breaking when you add the milk
  • If you want extra crispy bits, transfer everything to a baking dish and broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end

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