One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Printable)
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
→ 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 pounds 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, or to taste
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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 pot. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and onions turn translucent.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown or burn it.
04 - Sprinkle flour evenly over the vegetables, stirring constantly to coat everything. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste and form a smooth roux base.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk or half-and-half, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Add thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce noticeably thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
07 - Stir in uncooked gnocchi, shredded chicken, and frozen peas. Gently fold everything together, ensuring gnocchi are fully submerged in the liquid.
08 - Cover pot and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until gnocchi are tender and sauce has reached a creamy consistency.
09 - Remove pot from heat. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and incorporated throughout the sauce.
10 - Ladle hot portions into bowls and sprinkle generously with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan, so you spend less time washing dishes and more time actually eating dinner with your family
- The gnocchi creates this incredible texture that mimics a flaky pie crust without any of the fuss or pastry skills
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- The sauce will continue thickening as it sits, so do not panic if it seems slightly thin at first
- Stir the gnocchi gently while they cook, otherwise they might break apart and become mushy
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- Warm your milk before adding it to the hot roux to prevent it from seizing up
- Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of the pre-shredded kind for better melting