Published 10/12/2021 • Updated 8/23/2022 We’re sharing tons of easy swaps to make this creamy chicken pot pie casserole recipe gluten-free and how to add more veggies to make it even heartier!
What is Chicken Pot Pie Casserole?
Chicken pot pie casserole is just like classic chicken pot pie made with chicken, carrots, celery, peas, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, but made in a giant casserole dish with a rice base instead of biscuits. The reason we love this recipe so much is that it’s actually easier to make than classic pot pie which is classically made with a homemade biscuit topping of some sort.
What veggies are in this casserole?
If you’re hoping to pack in the veggies, you’re in luck because this chicken casserole is packed full of them!
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What about the biscuit?
Just because this recipe doesn’t call for biscuits, doesn’t mean you can’t serve them with it! We decided to omit the biscuit and replace it with a grain — either white or brown rice for a truer casserole vibe.
Easy Ingredient Swaps
As you know, we strive to take classic midwestern meals and make them a bit healthier by doing some easy swaps. For instance, in this recipe, we made a homemade roux with white whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose. Amp up the nutrition in this casserole by making any of the following easy swaps: Extra veggies: the more veggies the better! Try adding more classic pot pie veggies or get creative with other veggies such as:
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Brown rice: option to swap the quick-cooking white rice for quick-cooking brown rice. It will work just the same and the liquid ratio does not need to change! Gluten-free: if you’re hoping to keep this gluten-free, just use an all-purpose gluten-free flour in the roux. We’ve tested it and it works just the same!
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Q&A
Can you make this gluten-free?
You can easily make this chicken pot pie casserole gluten-free by swapping the white whole wheat flour in the roux for gluten-free all-purpose flour. We tested this method and it works perfectly!
Can you use a different kind of rice?
The only other kind of rice we recommend using is quick-cooking brown rice. If you use a standard white or brown rice, the liquid ratio will change and we have not tested this method.
Can you freeze chicken pot pie casserole?
We don’t recommend freezing this casserole only because it uses dairy and often times when you freeze dairy you risk seizing.
How do you reheat this casserole?
To reheat this casserole you can either microwave a serving on high for around 90 seconds or place a serving or two in a medium pot and reheat on the stovetop.
Can I use cornstarch to thicken?
While you can probably use cornstarch or tapioca starch to thicken this recipe, we recommend sticking with a roux. We have not tested any other thickening method and find that starches leave a weird taste!
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