Chicken pot pie was one of those dishes I didn’t love as a kid (store-bought version) and then loved as an adult (homemade version) and had to say goodbye to when we switched to a grain-free, real food diet. Flour and vegetable shortening crust…not so much!
I just recently attempted a healthy version of chicken pot pie and the kids loved it! It sneaks in some veggies that aren’t typically kid-favorites and some healthy fats. It’s also pretty filling and great for active kids.
To me, chicken pot pie is a poultry version of one of my favorite recipes: Shepherd’s pie, which I’ve also adapted as a sweet potato shepherd’s pie and meatloaf cupcakes. Those recipes are all more budget friendly, so if you aren’t a chicken person or are on a tight budget, try them instead!
The Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (Gluten Free)
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How thick is your crust on the top? I made this tonight and used two pie dishes but I had to make more crust. I also needed to bake it longer, so I’m assuming I made it too thick.
I’ve tried several of your recipes and they have all been a hit so far!! Thank you so much!
I have a question. do you use blanched almond flour and do I have to – it is more healthy to use raw is it not? does it make a difference in the recipe?
also are turnips and sweet potatoes and parsnips and rhutabagas not a starch? I don’t combine starch w/meat.
I’ve made this several times and love it! In my experience it’s not super soupy like traditional recipes but I actually like it drier so this is perfect for me. It also freezes great so thanks for suggesting that! So I just realized in the recipe there are two places it calls for butter. I was wondering where the 1/2 cup butter fits in. Assuming saute? Even so that would be a lot. Any clarity would be great. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us!
Made it tonight..wish I would have added more coconut milk to the inside of the pie to moisten it up along with more veggies like broccoli and spinach. Overall it tasted great just lacked moisture and I just love green veggies!
I am so excited about this recipe! My husband and I were so happy to find something that tasted normal (non-paleo) yet exceptional with the spices and textures of this dish! We put aside the other dish and are thrilled to have it waiting for us! I regularly feed and care for my young grandchildren who unfortunately were not boiled over for the dish. They are the reason I have poured myself over your site. I’m afraid they are not challenged to grow in their eating habits…except when they are with us. We don’t give up though. Thanks so much for this wonderful new family favorite!
I made this for dinner last night, it was so yummy. My husband who can be ridiculously picky and hates vegetables loved it. He refused to eat the peas, but had no idea he was eating any other vegetables! We will be having this again.
I have some coconut flour on the way, I can’t wait to start trying paleo comfort food. It’s been a painless transition so far, but I’m starting to want things like chicken and dumplings and pot pie. I was wondering if you’d thought about putting out a cookbook? I like nomnom, but a lot of her recipes contain ingredients that your average family doesn’t keep in their kitchen. Your recipes are a lot more practical, and I wouldn’t mind paying for a cookbook, our even an ebook…
In the works eventually 🙂 Thanks for reading!
We do Paleo but my son, 10, really dislikes even a hint of coconut taste. Can I use almond milk and almond flour interchangeably with coconut milk and coconut flour? In other recipes I’ve tried it has worked fairly well. Also, heard you on PaleoCon. Great interview. Immediately signed up for your blog. Thanks.
Yes, but you’ll have to adjust the proportions a little. Just mix to get the right consistency to be able to spread on top…
Just made this tonight…we loved it!
Can you replace coconut flour for the almond flour?
Yes, just use this recipe for the topping instead: https://wellnessmama.com/2233/coconut-flour-biscuits/
Would you bake then freeze? I would love to make this doubled and freeze one, but am wondering about the bake/freeze order. Thanks!
You could actually do either one. I usually bake a little bit and then let it bake the rest of the way when it is re-heating…
I thought you didn’t eat legumes, but I’ve noticed peas in a few of your recipes. Are they healthier than other legumes?
They are my one “sometimes” legume since they are on the border of legume or not as they technically come from the pod stage. You can also always sub chopped asparagus…
I would love to try the recipe. I am allergic to nuts. Do you have any substitution suggestions for the almond flour?
These work too: https://wellnessmama.com/2233/coconut-flour-biscuits/ just don’t put them on top until the last 20 minutes of cooking…
It’s getting wintery here and I was looking for comfort food. This recipe was perfect. thanks!
This was DELICIOUS! I ate it for dinner then again for breakfast and lunch the next day! I had some leftover rutabaga so i diced that up in lieu of the parsnips and turnips. I also didn’t have green beans…but it was very delicious nonetheless! I’m gonna make it again this week. 🙂
I was just thinking about pot pie last night. I think I need to make this recipe.mouth water is came.
My hubby will flip if I can pull this dish off! He loves chicken pot pies. When we were first married he used to buy the getto ones from Swanson (I think that’s the brand).
Used to eat this all the time as a child, but my mom topped ours with those Pillsburry Grands…. oh boy. I have yet to try a healthy version, but I think I will attempt this recipe this week! thanks
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to make it. Why do you only use Honeyville brand? I notice they sell a lot of “glutenous” products. Are they pretty careful about not cross-contaminating?
They are careful, from what I can tell. They just have very finely ground and well blanched flour, so it bakes well and holds its shape. A lot of the other brands are more mealy and don’t stick well…
What type of coconut milk did you use? SoDelicious – or the one with all the fat??
Thanks-
Kate
Either one would work. I actually made my own, but any will work.