One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 170  C
Servings: 4
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Description

This One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting, creamy dinner made entirely in one pan. Soft potato gnocchi replace the traditional crust, soaking up a rich chicken-vegetable sauce for a cozy, weeknight-friendly meal that tastes like classic pot pie without the extra work.

Ingredients
    For the Chicken Base
  • 500 g boneless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
    • For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrot (small diced)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
  • 0.5 cup celery (chopped, optional)
    • For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried rosemary
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg (optional, but recommended)
    • For the Gnocchi
  • 400 g potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
    • For Finishing
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Optional: extra black pepper for garnish
Instructions
    Sear the Chicken
  1. 1
    Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden on the outside. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage. Remove and set aside.
    2. Build the Flavor Base
  2. 2
    In the same pot, add chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
    3. Cook the Vegetables
  3. 3
    Add carrots, mushrooms, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften.
    4. Create the Sauce
  4. 4
    Sprinkle flour evenly over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste. Slowly pour in chicken stock while stirring to prevent lumps. Add milk and cream, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
    5. Season the Filling
  5. 5
    Add salt, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, and nutmeg. Stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
    6. Add Chicken and Gnocchi
  6. 6
    Return the seared chicken to the pot. Add the gnocchi directly into the sauce. Stir gently to ensure everything is well coated.
    7. Simmer Until Perfect
  7. 7
    Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally. The gnocchi will cook in the sauce, and the chicken will finish cooking fully.
    8. Final Touch
  8. 8
    Add frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes to thicken naturally.
    9. Garnish and Serve
  9. 9
    Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve warm straight from the pot.
Note

You can substitute chicken breast with boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness.

For a thicker sauce, let the dish rest longer before serving.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

This dish reheats well on the stovetop with a splash of milk or stock.

To make it lighter, replace heavy cream with additional milk.

Keywords: one pot meal, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy chicken, family-friendly
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