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Easy One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Easy One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

The Easy One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie Recipe offers a delightful shortcut to a classic comfort food, minimizing cleanup and maximizing flavor. This recipe is a weeknight savior, delivering all the deliciousness of traditional chicken pot pie with a fraction of the effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion about 1 medium
  • 2 cups chopped carrots about 2 medium
  • 2 cups chopped celery about 2 stalks
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 package refrigerated gnocchi 16-ounce
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 8-10 minutes.
    1 cup chopped yellow onion, 2 cups chopped carrots, 2 cups chopped celery
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and all-purpose flour until smooth. This will help thicken the sauce.
    1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the pot with the vegetables. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Gradually whisk in the cream and flour mixture until well combined and no lumps remain.
    4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken.
  7. Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add the refrigerated gnocchi to the simmering sauce.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  8. Stir everything gently to ensure the gnocchi is submerged in the sauce. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until the gnocchi are cooked through and have floated to the surface.
    1 package refrigerated gnocchi
  9. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes, just until they are heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
    1 cup frozen peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  10. Ladle the Easy One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors!
    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Notes

This recipe is a weeknight savior, delivering all the deliciousness of traditional chicken pot pie with a fraction of the effort. Unlike traditional chicken pot pie that requires a pastry crust, this version embraces the ease and deliciousness of gnocchi for a wonderfully unique twist.
To store any leftover Easy One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie, allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerated leftovers will stay fresh for 3-4 days. When ready to reheat, you can gently warm the pot pie on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Alternatively, you can reheat individual portions in the microwave until heated through. For freezing, allow the dish to cool completely, then portion it into freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. Frozen Easy One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie can be stored for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating as described above.