One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie (Printable Version)
Comforting skillet with gnocchi, chicken, and vegetables in creamy sauce
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (about 10 ounces)
→ 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, 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:
01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until butter melts and begins to foam.
02 - Add diced onions, carrots, and celery to the hot pan. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened 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 sautéed vegetables. Stir constantly and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux, allowing the raw flour taste to cook off.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk or half-and-half, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Continue whisking until mixture is smooth.
06 - Add dried thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
07 - Stir in uncooked gnocchi, shredded chicken, and frozen peas. Gently fold to combine, ensuring gnocchi are fully submerged in the sauce.
08 - Cover the skillet and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until gnocchi are plump and tender and sauce has reached a creamy consistency.
09 - Remove from heat. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese if using, allowing it to melt into the sauce.
10 - Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top as a garnish. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, so you get all the comfort of pot pie without the fuss of pastry or a mountain of dishes
- The gnocchi soaks up that creamy sauce while simmering, becoming these tender little flavor pillows that make the whole dish feel indulgent
02 -
- Whisk the broth and milk into the flour mixture gradually, otherwise you will end up with lumpy sauce and nobody wants that
- Resist the urge to crank up the heat, gnocchi needs gentle simmering or it will disintegrate into the sauce
03 -
- If your sauce seems too thick, add more broth a tablespoon at a time until it coats the back of a spoon
- Use room temperature milk when adding it to the hot roux to prevent it from separating