I love preparing Chicken Dinner Recipes that blend tender chicken and pillowy potato gnocchi with a colorful mix of garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. I simmer chicken broth with heavy cream and butter to create a delightfully rich sauce filled with layers of flavor that invite you to explore every satisfying bite.
I’m super excited to share my One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie recipe with you. This dish is one of my favorites cause it makes dinner so simple and delicious.
I start with 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks and brown them with 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter. Then I toss in a diced medium onion and 3 cloves garlic that have been minced to combine those amazing flavors.
I add in chopped carrots, diced celery, and pour in 3 cups chicken broth along with 1 cup heavy cream. The secret is using a package of 16 oz potato gnocchi and a bit of 2 tbsp all-purpose flour to give the sauce a thick, creamy texture all while seasoning it with dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt and pepper to taste.
This recipe fits perfectly in my go-to dinner ideas for a hearty meal thats simple and satisfying. Enjoy experimenting with it in your own kitchen!
Why I Like this Recipe
I really love that the chicken gets all browned and delicious when I cook it up; it adds a ton of flavor to the dish and makes me feel like i’m really treatin myself.
I like how the creamy sauce comes together with the broth and cream and makes everything taste rich and hearty, like a real comfort meal on a cold night.
I enjoy that the gnocchi cooks in the same pot; it soaks up all those flavors and the way it floats on top when it’s done makes it super satisfying to eat.
And finally, i appreciate how easy this meal is to make. There’s not much clean up and you just get one pot full of yummy ingredients which feels like a little win in my busy day.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts: High protein that helps build muscle and tastes simple but delish.
- Potato gnocchi: Chewy carb dumplings that make it hearty, satisfying and perfect comfort food.
- Olive oil: Healthy fats add a rich flavour and smooth texture to the dish.
- Butter: Gives a creamy richness and helps with browning like a homemade touch.
- Onions and garlic: They really bring a sweet, aromatic flavour to the mix.
- Carrots: Crunchy, packed with fiber and vitamin A, it make things a bit healthier.
- Frozen peas: They taste fresh, add vibrant color and natural sweetness to this meal.
Ingredient Quantities
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make this
1. Season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat and add the chicken. Brown it on all sides, then remove it from the pot and set it aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and diced celery; cook until they get soft, about 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir well until all the veggies are coated.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then add the dried thyme and rosemary. Stir everything together and bring it to a simmer.
6. Return the browned chicken to the pot and let it simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors can mix together.
7. Add the potato gnocchi to the simmering pot; they should start to float to the top when they are done, which takes around 3 to 5 minutes.
8. Stir in the frozen peas and let the pot simmer for another 2 minutes.
9. Taste the sauce and add extra salt and pepper if needed.
10. Serve the dish hot and enjoy your cozy one pot meal!
Equipment Needed
1. A large pot (like a Dutch oven or heavy pot)
2. A chef’s knife for chopping veggies
3. A cutting board
4. A wooden spoon for stirring
5. Measuring cups and spoons for the broth, cream, oil, and seasonings
6. A bowl or plate to set aside the browned chicken
7. A spatula or ladle for serving the finished dish
FAQ
One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Chicken breasts: Try using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead if you want a juicier flavor or even tofu for a veggie twist.
- Potato gnocchi: If you cant find gnocchi at the store, small pasta like penne can work as a fun alternative.
- Heavy cream: You can use half-and-half or whole milk instead, although the sauce might be a bit less rich.
- Butter: If you’re out of butter, increasing the olive oil a bit can do the trick.
- All-purpose flour: Use a slurry of cornstarch and water if you need a gluten-free thickener instead.
Pro Tips
1. When browning the chicken, make sure to really give it time to get a nice color on all sides, but don’t overdo it or the meat might turn dry.
2. After adding the flour, stir the veggies constantly so the flour mixes in good and thickens the sauce smooth, otherwise you might end up with lumps.
3. Keep a close eye once you add the gnocchi because they cook super quick; if you leave them too long they can get mushy and lose their texture.
4. Taste your dish at the end and adjust the salt and pepper, since the flavors tend to change as everything simmers.
One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
I love preparing Chicken Dinner Recipes that blend tender chicken and pillowy potato gnocchi with a colorful mix of garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. I simmer chicken broth with heavy cream and butter to create a delightfully rich sauce filled with layers of flavor that invite you to explore every satisfying bite.
4
servings
788
kcal
Equipment: 1. A large pot (like a Dutch oven or heavy pot)
2. A chef’s knife for chopping veggies
3. A cutting board
4. A wooden spoon for stirring
5. Measuring cups and spoons for the broth, cream, oil, and seasonings
6. A bowl or plate to set aside the browned chicken
7. A spatula or ladle for serving the finished dish
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
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1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, chopped
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2 celery stalks, diced
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp dried rosemary
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1 cup frozen peas
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Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat and add the chicken. Brown it on all sides, then remove it from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and diced celery; cook until they get soft, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir well until all the veggies are coated.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then add the dried thyme and rosemary. Stir everything together and bring it to a simmer.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot and let it simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors can mix together.
- Add the potato gnocchi to the simmering pot; they should start to float to the top when they are done, which takes around 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen peas and let the pot simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and add extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the dish hot and enjoy your cozy one pot meal!
Notes
- Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 350g
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 788kcal
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Polyunsaturated: 4g
- Monounsaturated: 13g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Potassium: 700mg
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Vitamin A: 800IU
- Vitamin C: 12mg
- Calcium: 120mg
- Iron: 2mg
