Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi

I loooove chicken pot pie. To me, it is the ultimate definition of a comfort food and it actually has the perfect foundations to be a balanced meal! Which is why I have taken the classic recipe and transformed it into a quick, healthier option by omitting the crust and using potato gnocchi as a “quicker to cook” form of carbs with less fat. This is my ideal winter weeknight staple and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes

Serves 4

Nutrition per serving Calories: 469 Protein: 22 g Carbs: 61 g Total Fat: 15 g

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 16 oz potato gnocchi (I used store bought)

• Salt/pepper, to taste

• 3 cups chicken bone broth

• 4 tbsp butter

• ½ an onion, finely diced

• ½ cup celery, finely diced

• ½ cup carrots, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp dry thyme,

• 1/3 cup flour

• ½ cup whole milk

• 1 tsp chicken bouillon

• 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce

• ½ cup frozen peas

• ½ cup frozen corn

Instructions

• Season each side of the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Add it to a medium saucepan along with the bone broth and bring it to a very gentle bubble with the lid cracked for 15 minutes or until cooked through, cooking the chicken slowly will ensure it remains tender. Remove the chicken and use forks to shred. Set aside and reserve the broth that the chicken cooked in.

• Meanwhile, melt butter in a wide pan over medium heat and sauté onions, celery, and carrots for 5-6 minutes. Add garlic, onion powder, and thyme. Cook for 1 more minute.

• Add flour and toss to coat.

• Add the bone broth in small splashes, stirring to incorporate. Add the whole milk in the same manner.

• Add chicken bouillon and soy sauce. Then add the shredded chicken and stir to combine.

• Add the frozen peas and corn, stir to combine.

• Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to thicken while you bring water to a boil in a separate pot.

• Cook gnocchi according to the instructions listed on the package.

• Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked gnocchi into you pot pie mixture and stir to combine.

• Enjoy!