A creamy, hearty chicken dinner with soft potato gnocchi, shredded chicken, carrots, peas and a delicious creamy sauce.
Preparation: 10–15 minutes
Cooking: 25–30 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4–6 people
Difficulty: Easy
1. Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Carrots, diced | 3 |
| Celery stalks, diced | 4 |
| Onion, diced | 1 |
| Shallot, diced | 1 |
| Peas | 1½ cups |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Garlic powder | 1 tsp |
| Onion powder | 1 tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Sweet paprika (optional) | 1 tsp |
| Black pepper | ½ tsp |
| Arrowroot powder | 2 tbsp |
| Chicken broth | 2 cups |
| Potato gnocchi | 1 package (17.5 oz / 500 g) |
| Shredded cooked chicken | 1 lb (450 g) |
| Coconut milk | ¾ cup |
Optional for serving:
- Fresh parsley or thyme
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Warm crusty bread
- Fresh green salad
2. Step-by-step preparation
Step 1 – Cook the vegetables
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, shallot, carrots and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
Step 2 – Add garlic
Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for approximately 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3 – Season
Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, sweet paprika (optional) and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Step 4 – Thicken the mixture
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder over the vegetables. Stir continuously for 1 minute.
Step 5 – Add chicken broth
Slowly pour in 2 cups of chicken broth while stirring continuously to obtain a smooth mixture without lumps.
Step 6 – Cook the gnocchi
Add the gnocchi and bring everything to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi are tender.
Step 7 – Add chicken and peas
Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and peas. Simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
Step 8 – Make it creamy
Lower the heat and stir in ¾ cup of coconut milk. Cook gently for 2–3 minutes until everything is creamy and heated through.
3. Serving suggestions
Crusty bread
Green salad
Parmesan
4. Chef’s tips
- Use rotisserie chicken to save preparation time.
- Add fresh thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- For a richer sauce, add a little more coconut milk.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth.
- Avoid boiling vigorously after adding coconut milk.
Ready to serve
Enjoy your creamy homemade chicken pot pie gnocchi! ❤️