Although we’ve got a few weeks of sweet summer left, the chaos of the school year has descended upon us. My calendar is full of appointments and orientations, and I know things won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Gwen will be starting dance in a few weeks (her little ballet shoes? I literally cannot!) Cam will be trying his hand, or rather foot, at soccer this fall, and I’m on the hunt for an archery class for Mr Lincoln.
May the odds be ever in our favor!
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 + 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!
Couple of Recipe Notes
- Prep ahead: This recipe can be prepped ahead of time then cooked in under 30 minutes. Take 20 minutes on Sunday to chop the vegetables, cook/shred the chicken, and 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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
- Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
- One Pot Chicken and Rice
- Cheesy Gnocchi Florentine
- Stove Top Beef Stew
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce
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One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie
Description
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.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 4oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large or 2 small stalks 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 (I use Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour)
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup milk (any kind, I use unsweetened almond milk)
- 12oz 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 over medium-high heat. Once hot, melt butter in pan then add carrots, mushrooms, celery, and shallots/onions. Stir to coat the vegetables in butter then saute until the mushrooms release their liquid and it 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 combine 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 bubble, 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.
- Leave a comment and star rating if you loved the recipe! Thank you for considering!
Notes
- Click here for my Homemade Seasoned Salt recipe >
- I like Delallo Gluten Free Gnocchi >
- NOTE: 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.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I made this last night for my family and followed the recipe exactly. My husband and 13 year old who are picky eaters LOVED it! I served this with some French bread and it was deliciously amazing and we’ll have it again. Thank you for sharing!
This sounds so cozy and delicious, Jennifer! I’m thrilled it was a hit with the whole family!!
This is absolutely amazing! I am in heaven. I left out the mushrooms and used tri color carrots. I used cappello’s almond flour gnocchi as well. This will definitely be a favorite in my book!
That sounds incredible, Lori!! I’m so glad this recipe was a hit!
Great dish, I made exact except used canned mushrooms as that was what I had and I wanted to make it. Very good the second day and will definitely will make again. Served it with cole slaw and whole cranberry sauce.
Sounds very holiday-esque – YUM! I’m so glad you were able to make it work using what you had on hand, Linda!
So good! Definitely a keeper recipe!
I’m thrilled to hear that, Abbie!
An instant hit with the hubby. Thank you for shating
Wohoo!! So happy to hear that, Wendy!
Loved this dish. Actually didn’t expect it to be this good.
My GF grandchild will love this, as always testing recipes for her. But we may make this together next time.
I’d like to know if this freezes well?
Hi Ellen! I’m so glad the dish was a hit. :) I don’t recommend freezing pre-cooked gnocchi, as it can become mushy when reheating.
Can this be frozen after its cooked?
Hi Lindsey! It can, though I worry the gnocchi will become overcooked and gummy once thawed and reheated. Let us know if you give it a try though!
This was SO GOOD. I meal prep over the weekend for all my weekday lunches, and I really looked forward to eating this every day! Could I use olive oil instead of butter to make this a bit healthier?
I’m so glad you loved this recipe, Melanie!! You can use extra virgin olive oil in place of butter – I’d start with 2 Tablespoons then add more if needed. :)
Everyone in my family loved it and asked to put it in the rotation 🙌🏼 love that it’s easy to adjust to taste/use what’s on hand. This allowed me to avoid another trip to the store. Thanks for an easy and delicious meal!
LOVE to hear this, Lauren!! So glad this turned out to be a fridge and pantry-staple supper for you!
Easy, tasty recipe. I added a chopped leek and used less celery. I also added fresh thyme when cooking the veggies (then removed it later) because I had it on hand. I always appreciate one-pot meals. Thank you!
Sounds fantastic, Wims – I’m so glad you were able to make this recipe your own! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
Made this tonight for supper. I had a bag of fresh spinach that needed using so I chopped it up and added it last minute instead of the peas. It was just like having thick chicken gnocchi soup from Olive Garden, only better! I’ll do peas next time, I just needed to use up the spinach. Excellent recipe, thank you!
Oh I love the addition of spinach here, Debi! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
soooo so good!! made it gf/df and was so pleasantly surprised. followed the recipe exactly!
Excellent and easy for a cool evening meal!
Super easy, super good! I added some dry sherry along with the broth. Great warming, healthy dish!
Love that addition, Patricia! So glad this dish was a hit for you. :) Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
Really tasty recipe and quick to make, it has quickly become a firm family favourite. I don’t add the celery as the rest of the family don’t like it but use more of the other veggies instead and it works just as well.
I’m so glad your family loves this dish, Deb!! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
I absolutely love this One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie Recipe, it’s so delicious and makes me happy.
I made this and my family loved it! I made the chicken in my crockpot ahead of time and that made it super easy. Great way to eat gnocchi!
My husband asks for this at least once a week. It’s so good!
I made this as a vegetarian version and it was heavenly!! Thank you for the recipe!
Really delicious and super easy to make. I followed the recipe precisely and it turned out great!
Loved this! It was easy to put together and delicious. A great way to get the chicken pot pie flavours when you are gluten free or celiac. Definitely a recipe that will be put into our meal rotation.
I’m so, so glad to hear it, Virginia! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!