Description
This Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Pot Pie is a comforting one-pot meal featuring tender shredded chicken, pillowy gluten-free gnocchi, and a medley of sautéed vegetables in a rich, flavorful creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it combines the warmth of a traditional pot pie with the ease of stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
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For the Pot Pie:
- 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, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Pinch dried thyme
- 3 Tablespoons gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour if not gluten-free
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup milk, any kind (unsweetened almond milk works well)
- 12 oz package gluten-free gnocchi
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken breast, approximately 1/2 lb pre-cooked
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: Heat a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pan, then add the carrots, mushrooms, celery, and shallots or onions. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Seasonings: Add the pressed or minced garlic, poultry seasoning, and a pinch of dried thyme to the pot. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant and well combined with the vegetables.
- Add Flour and Liquid: Sprinkle the gluten-free or all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to coat everything evenly. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to allow the sauce to thicken, which should take around 5 minutes.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add the gluten-free gnocchi to the simmering pot and continue cooking until they are tender and cooked through, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and frozen peas. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm everything thoroughly. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Once everything is heated through and well combined, ladle the creamy chicken and gnocchi mixture into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables such as corn, spinach, or green beans for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Leftover cooked turkey works well as a substitute for the chicken.
- If the sauce thickens too much during cooking, add a splash of extra chicken broth or milk to loosen it to your desired consistency.
- To make this dish dairy-free, use vegan butter and unsweetened almond milk as suggested.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
