Description
This One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie is creamy, hearty, and filled with tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and classic pot pie vegetables. A cozy comfort food dinner that comes together in just one pot—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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3 tbsp butter
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2 carrots, sliced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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1 shallot or small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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3 tbsp gluten-free flour (or regular flour)
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3 cups chicken stock
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1 ½ cups milk
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1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
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1 lb potato gnocchi
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2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
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1 cup frozen peas
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1 tsp poultry seasoning
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½ tsp dried thyme
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2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or thyme), chopped
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)
Instructions
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Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and ½ tsp salt. Cook 6–8 minutes until softened.
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Stir in mushrooms and garlic; cook 5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture.
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Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Slowly whisk in chicken stock, then milk, until smooth. Stir in Dijon, Italian seasoning, and nutmeg.
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Bring to a gentle simmer. Add gnocchi and cook uncovered for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in chicken and peas. Simmer 3–4 minutes until heated through and thickened.
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Fold in fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Top with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Shortcut: Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
To make ahead: Prepare base through Step 4, then add gnocchi and chicken before serving.
Swap in spinach, corn, or green beans for variety.
Whole milk gives the creamiest sauce, but 2% works too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg