Description
This one-pot gnocchi chicken pot pie is a comforting, easy meal that mimics all the classic flavors of a traditional pot pie without the need for a crust. It features tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a creamy vegetable-rich sauce, all prepared in a single Dutch oven for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 large or 2 small ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 1 large shallot or small onion, chopped
- Seasoned salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Pinch of dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 12-ounce package gnocchi
- 1½ cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- ½ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Step: Start by melting butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add carrots, mushrooms, celery, and shallot, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms release their liquid and everything softens.
- Step: Stir in the garlic, poultry seasoning, and a pinch of dried thyme. Cook for just a minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Step: Sprinkle the flour over the warm vegetables and stir until combined. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add the milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Step: Stir in the gnocchi and keep the pot simmering. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi becomes tender and slightly plump.
- Step: Add the shredded chicken and frozen peas, stirring them into the creamy mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
I shredded the chicken ahead of time to keep the process smooth and fast. Using fresh garlic instead of jarred ensures a more aromatic sauce. Ensure mushrooms are cooked long enough to evaporate moisture for the best texture, and add broth slowly to the flour mixture to keep the sauce silky.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: gnocchi, chicken pot pie, one pot meal, comfort food, creamy dinner
