Description
This One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie combines all the comforting, creamy goodness of a classic chicken pot pie with the hearty, pillowy texture of gnocchi. It's made in a single pot, perfect for easy cleanup and a family-favorite meal.
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
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Pinch dried thyme
3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
2 cups chicken stock or broth
1 cup milk (any kind, unsweetened almond milk works well)
12 oz package gluten-free gnocchi
1½ cups shredded chicken breast (approximately ½ lb pre-cooked)
½ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pan, then add carrots, mushrooms, celery, and shallots/onions. Stir to coat the vegetables in butter and sauté until the mushrooms release their liquid and it has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with seasoned salt and pepper, then continue to sauté, turning the heat down slightly if necessary, until the vegetables are tender, another 6-7 minutes.
- Add garlic, poultry seasoning, and dried thyme, then sauté until garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, then stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps, then add milk and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add gnocchi and stir to combine. Turn the heat down to medium, and simmer, stirring frequently, until the gnocchi are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and peas, then taste and adjust seasoning with more seasoned salt and/or pepper if necessary.
- Ladle the creamy gnocchi and chicken mixture into bowls and serve.
Notes
Vegetarian Version: Skip the chicken and use more vegetables like sweet potatoes, green beans, or corn. Add plant-based protein like chickpeas or tofu for extra texture.
Dairy-Free: Use vegan butter and plant-based milk (like almond or oat milk). Add vegan cream cheese or coconut cream for extra creaminess.
Spicy Twist: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a little kick.
Gluten-Free: Ensure the gnocchi is certified gluten-free, as some brands may contain gluten.
Storage/Reheating: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stove with a splash of milk or broth, or microwave in short bursts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
