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Delicious bowl of Easy Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi with creamy sauce and colorful veggies.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi

A quick and comforting dish that brings the flavors of chicken pot pie with the ease of gnocchi, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil Optional, for extra flavor
  • 1 medium Onion, diced Adds sweetness
  • 2 medium Carrots, chopped For sweetness and texture
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped Adds crunch
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced For flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Flour For thickening the sauce
  • 2 cups Chicken broth For the base of the sauce
  • 1 cup Milk or half and half For creaminess
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or chopped Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 cup Frozen peas For color and sweetness
  • 16 ounces Potato gnocchi Shelf stable or refrigerated
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
  • 1 pinch Thyme Optional, for classic pot pie flavor

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Melt butter with a little olive oil in a big skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until they soften slightly, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well, letting it cook for about a minute.
  3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring. Then add milk or half and half, stirring until the mixture looks smooth and lightly thickened.
  4. Add the chicken, peas, and your seasonings. Let it simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors combine.
  5. Add the gnocchi and simmer gently until tender, usually 3 to 5 minutes depending on the brand, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth or milk if needed. You can freeze it, but gnocchi can change texture after freezing; cool completely before freezing.