Description
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Pot Pie combines tender chicken, pillowy gluten-free gnocchi, and a medley of sautéed vegetables in a velvety, herb-seasoned sauce. This satisfying pot pie uses a simple stovetop method, perfect for weeknights, and provides comforting flavors suitable for various dietary needs. It can easily be adapted to gluten-free or dairy-free with suggested ingredient swaps.
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, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Pinch dried thyme
- 3 Tablespoons gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
- 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 (approx. 1/2 lb pre-cooked)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat. Melt butter in the pan, then add carrots, mushrooms, celery, and shallots or onions. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Add garlic, poultry seasoning, and dried thyme. Sauté until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir to coat, then pour in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi to the pot and simmer until tender.
- Stir in chicken and peas, adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle into bowls and serve.
Notes
To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute plant-based butter and non-dairy milk. For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and use chickpeas or white beans. Use store-bought or homemade gnocchi as preferred. Prepare ahead by chopping vegetables and pre-cooking chicken; store components separately and combine just before serving. For thicker sauce, simmer uncovered; if too thick, add extra stock. Use rotisserie chicken for ease, and freeze leftovers in air-tight containers for up to 2 months. If gnocchi breaks apart, reduce simmer time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 62mg