Description
One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This creamy meal combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a medley of hearty vegetables, all simmered together in a rich pot pie-inspired sauce. The best part? Everything cooks in just one pot, making cleanup a breeze. In about 35 minutes, you can serve up a delightful dish that will quickly become a household favorite. With its satisfying flavors and easy preparation, this recipe invites you to enjoy a warm, delicious meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (300 g) frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or milk
- 1 lb (450 g) potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion for 2–3 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in frozen mixed vegetables along with thyme and rosemary; cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir to coat before gradually adding chicken broth while stirring.
- Incorporate heavy cream/milk and bring to a simmer until thickened slightly.
- Add back cooked chicken and gnocchi; simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg