Description
ย This Crustless Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal! Tender chicken, a medley of vegetables, and a creamy sauce come together in this satisfying and lighter take on a classic pot pie.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed into nickel-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 2 cups carrots, cut into small circles
- 3/4 cup finely diced celery (about 3 stalks)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour (can substitute with gluten-free 1-to-1 flour or tapioca flour)
- 1 1/2 cups low or no-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk (regular or non-dairy), room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed and drained
Instructions
- Brown Chicken and Sautรฉ Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sautรฉ for 10 minutes, or until softened.
- Make Sauce: Add spices, flour, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Add Milk and Vegetables: Gradually whisk in milk and continue stirring until the sauce thickens. Stir in thawed peas and corn until well combined.
- Serve: Serve hot as is or over cooked rice.
Notes
- Be sure to sautรฉ the vegetables until tender.
- Thaw and drain frozen vegetables to prevent a watery sauce.
- Whisk in the broth slowly to ensure a smooth sauce.
- Bring the filling to a boil before adding milk to prevent curdling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ยฝ cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg