Description
Comfort-seeking chefs can whip up this one-pot gnocchi chicken pot pie with minimal kitchen mess. Hearty ingredients meld into a creamy, satisfying meal that welcomes diners to savor each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 12 oz (340 g) gluten-free gnocchi
- 4 tbsps butter or vegan butter
- 3 tbsps 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)
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 4 oz (113 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large or 2 small stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 large shallot or small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- Pinch dried thyme
- Homemade seasoned salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat Dutch oven over medium-high temperature, melt butter, and introduce carrots, mushrooms, celery, and shallots. Cook for 9-10 minutes until vegetables become tender and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Develop Aromatic Base: Incorporate garlic, poultry seasoning, and dried thyme. Dust vegetable mixture with flour, stirring continuously to prevent burning and eliminate raw flour taste.
- Create Creamy Sauce: Gradually whisk chicken broth and whole milk into the vegetable mixture, raising heat to medium-high. Simmer until sauce thickens and develops rich, complex flavors.
- Cook Gnocchi and Protein: Add potato gnocchi and pre-cooked shredded chicken to the sauce. Reduce heat to medium, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Introduce frozen green peas and allow mixture to warm through completely.
- Finalize and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile. Ladle creamy gnocchi chicken mixture into serving bowls, ensuring balanced distribution of vegetables, protein, and sauce.
Notes
- Butter Browning Tip: Melt butter slowly until it turns golden and releases a nutty aroma for deeper flavor development.
- Vegetable Caramelization Technique: Sauté vegetables at medium-high heat to create rich, sweet undertones and enhance overall dish complexity.
- Flour Coating Trick: Evenly dust flour over ingredients to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, velvety sauce texture.
- Gnocchi Cooking Wisdom: Stir gently during simmering to prevent sticking and maintain delicate potato dumplings’ integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg