Description
This Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Pot Pie is a comforting, hearty one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi in a rich, flavorful creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners, this gluten-free adapted recipe uses simple ingredients and is cooked entirely on the stovetop for an easy yet delicious dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large or 2 small ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 1 large shallot or small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
Dairy and Butter
- 4 Tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 1 cup milk, any kind (unsweetened almond milk works well)
Proteins
- 1–1/2 cups shredded chicken breast (approximately 1/2 lb pre-cooked)
Pantry and Seasonings
- Homemade seasoned salt and pepper, to taste
- 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
- 12 oz package gluten-free gnocchi
- 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 pot, then add the sliced carrots, mushrooms, celery, and chopped shallots or onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Add Seasonings: Add the minced garlic, poultry seasoning, and dried thyme to the pot. Stir and sauté briefly until the garlic is fragrant and the spices are well combined with the vegetables.
- Add Flour and Liquid: Sprinkle the gluten-free or all-purpose flour evenly over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to coat them. Then pour in the chicken broth and milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. This will create the creamy base for the pot pie.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add the gluten-free gnocchi to the simmering pot. Allow the gnocchi to cook in the liquid until they become tender, typically about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in the shredded pre-cooked chicken and frozen peas. Continue cooking just until the chicken is heated through and the peas are warmed. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the creamy chicken and gnocchi pot pie into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour and gnocchi for a gluten-free version of this dish.
- Unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk can be used to keep the dish dairy-free when paired with vegan butter.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken works great for convenience and flavor.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more broth or milk if it becomes too thick during simmering.
- Adding peas towards the end keeps them bright and fresh without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Gnocchi, Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie, Stovetop Potato Gnocchi, Easy Chicken Dinner, Comfort Food
