Comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the stomach. This Chicken Pot Pie Soup combines all the familiar flavors of classic chicken pot pie with a silky broth and tender gnocchi for a pastry-like finish. It is a simple, one-pot dinner perfect for chilly nights and anyone searching for easy cooking, recipes, bon apetit inspiration.
Key takeaways
- Ready in under an hour using pantry staples and a pound of gnocchi to mimic pie crust.
- One pot does the work: sear, build a roux with flour and butter, simmer, shred, and finish with cream.
- Deliciously flexible — swap vegetables or use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
Why this recipe works
The base of the soup uses classic techniques: searing the chicken adds depth, sautéing the mirepoix builds sweetness, and a flour-butter roux thickens the broth into a creamy, satisfying finish. Gnocchi stand in for pie crust, giving the bowl a soft, pillowy element that tastes like pastry without any baking. It is an ideal example of practical cooking, recipes, bon apetit made approachable.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 ribs celery, sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 pound gnocchi
Step-by-step instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium high heat. Sear chicken 3 to 5 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the pot, scraping up browned bits, then add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until onions begin to soften.
- Sprinkle in flour and add minced garlic. Stir until the flour is absorbed and cook about 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
- Pour in chicken broth, add dried thyme, and return the chicken to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Remove chicken, shred into pieces, and return to the soup. Stir in heavy cream, frozen peas, and gnocchi.
- Simmer 5 more minutes until gnocchi are tender and peas are heated through. Serve warm.
Helpful tips
- For a faster weeknight version, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Add it after the roux step so it warms through without overcooking.
- Mini gnocchi cook quickly and give extra bite; regular gnocchi work great too.
- Adjust thickness by adding more broth for a thinner soup or more cream for a richer finish.
- Season to taste at the end. A touch more salt or a squeeze of lemon brightens the dish beautifully.
"Mmm tastes just like chicken pot pie."
This Chicken Pot Pie Soup is total comfort food in a bowl. It combines straightforward techniques with cozy flavors to deliver a crowd-pleasing meal that highlights thoughtful cooking, recipes, bon apetit creativity. Try it on a cold evening for an easy, satisfying dinner that feels indulgent without the fuss.
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