Quick Way to Make 30-Min One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie
This one-pot gnocchi chicken pot pie is a quick and comforting meal perfect for a weeknight. With tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a creamy sauce, it’s a fuss-free way to enjoy a classic.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1.5 lbs Chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Carrots diced
- 2 Celery stalks diced
- 1 Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 16 oz Potato gnocchi
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme chopped
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add chicken and cook until browned; remove chicken and set aside.
- Add carrots, celery, and onion to the pot, cooking until softened; stir in garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in frozen peas, gnocchi, cooked chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi is tender and sauce has thickened.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the broth while simmering and remove it before serving. A sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives at the end adds a nice touch of freshness and color.