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
- Baked Chicken Thighs
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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.
Teresa 01.27.2024
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)
Kristin 01.29.2024
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!
Melanie 01.18.2024
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!
Kristin 01.18.2024
I’m so, so glad you loved it, Melanie! Thank you so much for your feedback!
Alyson 01.15.2024
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
Kristin 01.16.2024
Oh I’m thrilled to hear it, Alyson!! So glad my recipes are a hit with GF folks and gluten-eaters alike!!
Jolene 01.14.2024
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!!!
Kristin 01.16.2024
Sounds like a plan, Jolene! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Iris 01.05.2024
Can you reheat this recipe?
Kristin 01.05.2024
You bet! You can microwave leftovers or reheat in a saucepan with a splash of milk or water. Just make sure to reheat the gnocchi fully otherwise they can be chalky if cold in the center.
Amy 12.26.2023
I have made this a few times now and it is one of my family’s favorites. I don’t like pie crust so this gives me the love of pot pie without the crust. I also don’t love peas so I switch out corn for peas. Thank you so much for this recipe.
Kristin 12.27.2023
I’m so glad this is a family fave, Amy, and you’ve found ways to make it really work for your crew!
Sue 12.22.2023
I made this tonight and my hubby, who doesn’t like chicken pot pie, said he really liked it! That’s a major compliment! I loved it! I had a 16-Oz package of gnocchi so added 1 cup more of chicken broth, a little more chicken, and an extra tablespoon of flour. It came out wonderfully. I wish I could add a picture. Thank you for your delicious recipe.
Kristin 12.24.2023
I’m so, so glad this recipe was a hit, Sue!! And glad you were able to make it work with a larger package of gnocchi. Thank you so much for the feedback!
Debra 12.12.2023
I love this recipe. Any tips for reheating from overnight in the refrigerator? Want to make a batch for a friend recovering from surgery and I’m sure she won’t eat it right away. Thank you.
Kristin 12.14.2023
She can scoop into a bowl, cover with a paper towel, then microwave until hot. It’s important that the gnocchi are reheated all the way through, otherwise the cold centers can be chalky in texture.
Cindy 12.09.2023
Made this last night and it was delicious! I added a little frozen corn because I love corn! Will definitely make it again!
Kristin 12.11.2023
Ooo, love that addition, Cindy! So glad you loved the recipe!
Helena 11.26.2023
My family loves this. We’ve made it with leftover turkey and that was great too! We left the mushrooms out due to an allergy and it was still so good.
Kristin 11.28.2023
Perfect use for leftover turkey! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating, Helena!
Shannon 12.22.2023
I have a 16oz package of gnocchi, how much should I increase the broth or milk to?
Julie Parks 11.20.2023
I will make this again. My family loved it.
Kristin 11.21.2023
I’m thrilled to hear that, Julie! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
David 11.18.2023
Simply outstanding
Kristin 11.20.2023
I’m thrilled you loved it, David! :)
Desiree 11.17.2023
This was just ABSOLUTELY stunning! I did tweak it and used a teaspoon of truffle Dijon and oddly enough I only had beef stock on hand and it gave the soup/pot pie so much depth! Thank you so much for this recipe, I’ll be making it for years to come! Happy Holidays to you!
Kristin 11.20.2023
Ooo that truffle dijon sounds *delightful*! I am a sucker for truffle anything!
Ellen 11.13.2023
So delicious! Thos Lolli is making this RIGHT NOW for the grandsons. I can’t wait to hear all the “mmmmms and aaahhhhhs” when they dig in!
Kristin 11.14.2023
Fantastic!! I hope it’s a hit, Ellen!
Bridget 11.12.2023
I’ve made this a few times and the family always loves it! This time I used truffle butter instead of regular butter. It was such a nice addition!
Kristin 11.14.2023
Oh that sounds fantastic! I am sucker for anything truffle-flavored.
Whitney Walton 11.12.2023
Can this recipe be done in a crockpot/slow cooker? If so, how would you recommend doing it? Thank you.
Kristin 11.14.2023
Hi Whitney! I haven’t tried cooking this recipe in a crock pot so I can’t say for sure.
Shannon 11.09.2023
This was delicious, but I also had a terrible time reading it because of all the adds and I was unable to print it.
Shannon 11.09.2023
I also meant to say the “Jump to Recipe “ button doesn’t work. I had the same problem trying to use another one of your recipes and just had to give up in frustration. I think your website probably needs a little tweaking, so we can get to your excellent recipes.
Kristin 11.09.2023
Thank you so much for your feedback, Shannon! We are indeed working on a back end relaunch in 2024 to hopefully take care of these issues – thank you SO much for your patience! In regards to the ads, are you viewing the website on a mobile device, or a desktop?
Danette 12.07.2023
For those that we’re having a hard time with the recipe because of the ads I just screenshot it all and then read it in my photos
Christina 11.08.2023
Love this recipe! But just fyi, the advertisements make it unbelievably impossible to read through the instructions. They interrupt my process and the page won’t still still long enough for me to ready through properly. I had to go as far as screenshot everything so that I could follow the instructions. Great recipe ❤️ just maybe ease off a little on the advertisements.
CMK 11.05.2023
This was the perfect soup for a fall winter day! So delicious. Thank you for the recipe!
Kristin 11.06.2023
I’m so glad you loved it! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
Audrey Russell 11.02.2023
I’m crying reading this recipe! I just recently found out I have to be gluten and dairy free and pot pies are my favorite! I can’t wait to make this! Ordered the gnocchi and the flour from your links! Thank you for those!
Kristin 11.06.2023
Oh I’m so glad you found your way to this recipe then, Audrey!! I truly hope it hits the spot!!