Chicken Pot Pie filling meets Chicken & Dumplings in One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie! This ultra comforting recipe cooks in one pot in under 30 minutes.
“Make this again and again and again…always delicious and makes my house smell like heaven!”
The chaos of the school year has descended upon us — our calendar is full of appointments and practices, and life won’t be slowing down anytime soon.
That said, I’m stockpiling easy, family friendly recipes that can be made in a jif, and One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie totally fits the bill.
This ultra cozy, gluten free dinner recipe cooks in under 30 minutes, and in one pan, making it perfect for this busy time of year!
Watch How to Make It
Chicken Pot Pie Meets Chicken & Dumplings
One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie is like the love child between Chicken & Dumplings and Chicken Pot Pie.
We’re pairing thick and creamy Chicken Pot Pie filling with the craveable, chewy texture of Chicken & Dumplings by adding tender, gluten free gnocchi into the mix.
All the coziness of each, yet no crusts nor dumplings to make. This remix is a total upgrade!
Recipe Tips for Success
- Prep ahead: This recipe can be prepped ahead of time then cooked in under 30 minutes. Take 20 minutes on the weekend to chop the vegetables, and cook/shred the chicken, then you’ll be off to the races on any busy weeknight.
- Gluten free gnocchi: I’m sharing the brand of GF gnocchi I love below, but if you’re using a different brand, or non GF gnocchi, pay attention to the size of the box which can differ by brand/type. You’ll need a 12oz box for this recipe.
- Dairy free: This recipe can be easily made dairy free by using non-dairy butter to saute the vegetables, and a milk alternative to create the creamy pot pie filling. I like Earth Balance Soy Free Vegan Butter and unsweetened almond milk, respectively.
Grab your goggles and let’s dive into this pot of complete and total lusciousness!
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: Saute the vegetables.
Start by sauting carrots, celery, mushrooms, and shallots or onion in a little butter or vegan butter in a Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Season with homemade seasoned salt and pepper then cook until the vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes.
Add minced garlic, poultry seasoning, plus a pinch of dried thyme then saute until the garlic is very fragrant, another minute or two.
Step 2: Thicken the dish.
Sprinkle 3 Tablespoons gluten free flour over the vegetables then stir to combine and cook for 1 minute. The flour will look a little “gravely” – that’s ok!
I use Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten free baking flour, though any “measure for measure” type gluten free flour should work. If you don’t need to eat gluten free, you can use regular flour.
Step 3: Add gnocchi then simmer.
Next, slowly pour in chicken stock while stirring to avoid lumps, plus milk and then stir until smooth. You can use any kind of milk you like – I use unsweetened almond milk.
Once bubbling, add a 12oz package gluten free gnocchi then simmer, stirring frequently, until the gnocchi are tender and plump, 5-6 minutes.
I have tried several brands of gluten free gnocchi, and always come back to Delallo brand – it’s great!
Recipe Note
Different brands – especially non gluten free brands – sell different weighted packages of gnocchi, so be sure to purchase a 12oz box, or be prepared to add more broth/milk if using a larger package.
Step 4: Stir in chicken and peas.
Last step is to stir in cooked shredded chicken and frozen peas then taste and add more seasoned salt and/or pepper if you need it.
Luscious and cozy like traditional Chicken Pot Pie, yet simpler and requires less than 30 minutes of cooking time. Such a great way to savor a moment of comfort and contentment during a busy week. Enjoy!
More Easy Cozy Comfort Food
- Ground Beef Stroganoff
- Creamy Ham Peas and Pasta
- Gluten Free Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
- Cheesy Gnocchi Florentine
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large or 2 small ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 1 large shallot or small onion, chopped
- homemade seasoned salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- pinch dried thyme
- 3 Tablespoons gluten free flour, or AP flour if not GF
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup milk, any kind, I use unsweetened almond milk
- 12 oz package gluten free gnocchi
- 1-1/2 cups shredded chicken breast, ~1/2lb pre-cooked
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Directions
- Heat a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat. Melt butter in pan then add carrots, mushrooms, celery, and shallots/onions. Saute until the mushrooms release their liquid and the liquid has evaporated, 3-4 minutes. Season with homemade seasoning salt and pepper then continue to saute, turning the heat down slightly if necessary, until vegetables are tender, another 6-7 minutes.
- Add garlic, poultry seasoning, and dried thyme then saute until garlic is very fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables then stir to coat and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps then add milk and turn heat up to medium-high. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then add gnocchi and stir combine. Turn heat down to medium then simmer, stirring frequently, until gnocchi are tender, 5-6 minutes. Stir in chicken and peas then taste and add seasoned salt and/or pepper if necessary. Ladle into bowls then serve.
Notes
- I like Delallo Gluten Free Gnocchi.
- Some brands of gnocchi — especially if they’re not gluten free — are sold in 16oz packages, versus the 12oz called for in this recipe. Increase the amount of broth and/or milk if using a 16oz box of gnocchi.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates only. Please read our full nutrition information disclaimer.
Having grown up in Jeannette, PA-my heart was happy to see Delallo’s gnocchi front and center. I shop there often and my parents knew George ❤️ This recipe is delicious as is. If I am feeling creative I will add a pinch of saffron and some Marsala wine in when I add the chicken broth.
Thank you so much for an amazing recipe that my family loves.
That sounds so delicious, Carleen, and I’m so glad this recipe brings back some sweet memories for you. :) Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
This was great. I pressure cooked chicken legs and then used the stock I from them as well. So good. I also used Bell’s Seasoning which is an upgraded Poultry Seasoning in my view and I added more than a pinch of Thyme. I also found that if you let the dish sit for 15-20 minutes the gnocchi takes on more flavour from the sauce. Will definitely make again.
Sounds delicious, Gary! I’m so glad you were able to make this dish your own – thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
Cold winter day was craving something comforting, had a pack of gnocchi already and my toddler was a little unsure of it. This was a perfect combination of something new and something he already loves (pot pie). I used a pack of ground turkey as I didn’t have any chicken.
Will make again for sure!
I’m so glad the recipe was a hit, Manda!! Thank you so much for your feedback!
Loved this recipe! But, it won’t just print the recipe……I’m so disappointed 😢
Hi Susan! Can you help me understand the issue you’re running into when trying to print?
This was delicious! Next time I will air fry/brown the gnocchi in an air fryer. Delicious as is.
I’m so glad you loved it, Nikki! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
This may be the fourth or fifth time I’ve made this and it is a family favorite! So good! And so different from the ordinary recipes out there.
Oh I love to hear that, Emily-Anne! Thrilled this recipe is worthy of repeating! :)
This is absolutely AMAZING!!!!! Not only is it wonderful its pretty easy to make. 10 Stars would recommend trying this!! But make a double batch because it wont last long.
Ahh, what a great review, Emily! I’m so, so glad you love this dish! :) Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating, I appreciate it!
I don’t have a dutch oven. So, I’m wondering if this could be made in a slow cooker and if so, for how long?
Hi Coleen! I’ve never made this recipe in the crock pot so unfortunately I can’t say for sure. If you have a soup pot that would also work!
Holy cats, this is delicious! Another winner! Full disclosure, this isn’t the kind of dish I normally eat, nor did I grow up with casseroles or pot pies. Like another reader, I don’t always like pie crusts, but I LOVE potatoes! And gnocchi! I’m going to have some yummy lunches this week–unless I eat it all today. Thank you so much for sharing your delicious and uncomplicated recipes!
Thrilled this was a resounding WIN, Teresa!! We always scrape the pot clean on this one
Can you send me the nutritional information on your One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie recipe. I keep track on a daily basis on what is going into my body. BTW, this was fabulous.
Hi Rick! Estimated nutritional information will be coming to recipes in 2024. In the meantime I recommend MyFitnessPal if you need that information!
easy and delicious! thank you! I made it ahead of time, up to the point where you add the gnocchi. When we were ready to eat, I boiled the gnocchi for a few minutes in a separate pot, then added to the warmed mixture. (just to make sure they were light and fluffy) (not sure if I needed to do that)
I’m glad it worked out!! This dish does re-heat very well and in my experience the GF gnocchi don’t lose their texture — just something to think about if making ahead next time!
I made this recipe this week and it was GREAT! I loved it so much! Such great flavor! I will definitely be making it again!
I’m so, so glad you loved it, Melanie! Thank you so much for your feedback!
I love your GF recipes with dairy free options! Regular folks like me can make these with regular ingredients and my non GF family of Texas meat eaters LOVE your recipes ♥️ Getting your emails has made all the difference. Thank you
Oh I’m thrilled to hear it, Alyson!! So glad my recipes are a hit with GF folks and gluten-eaters alike!!
This meal was delicious and easy. I love that it was made in one pot and is quick to pull together. My only change for next will be shortening the gnocchi cook time to 2-3 minutes as suggested on the box. Thank you!!!
Sounds like a plan, Jolene! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!