Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy chicken and gnocchi pot pie recipe. A rich and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a flavorful vegetable medley in a creamy sauce, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 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 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 butter in the pan, then add carrots, mushrooms, celery, and shallots/onions. Saute until vegetables are tender.
- Add Seasonings – Add garlic, poultry seasoning, and dried thyme. Saute until fragrant.
- Add Flour and Liquid – Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to coat, then pour in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook Gnocchi – Add gnocchi to the pot and simmer until tender.
- Finish the Dish – Stir in chicken and peas, adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle into bowls and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, gnocchi, pot pie, creamy, comfort food
