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Healthier Chicken Pot Pie IX

Looking for a healthier version of the classic comfort food, chicken pot pie? Look no further than our Healthier Chicken Pot Pie IX recipe! This dish is packed with all the warm, savory flavors you love in a traditional pot pie, but with a few tweaks to make it lighter and more nutritious.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9-inch pie

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed

1 ½ cups sliced carrots

1 cup frozen green peas

½ cup sliced celery

3 tablespoons butter

⅓ cup chopped onion

⅓ cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon celery seed

1 ¾ cups chicken broth

⅔ cup low-fat (1%) milk

¼ cup chopped Italian parsley

2 (9 inch) unbaked whole wheat pie crust

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine chicken, carrots, peas, and celery in a saucepan. Cover with water. Boil until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and vegetables are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.

Step 3

Cook and stir onions in butter in a saucepan over medium heat, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Set aside.

Step 4

Place chicken mixture in bottom pie crust; pour hot liquid mixture over. Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut away excess dough. Make several small slits in top to allow steam to escape.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until pie is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

318

Calories

16g

Fat

27g

Carbs

15g

Protein

Complement

Our recipe swaps out the traditional heavy cream and butter for lighter ingredients like olive oil and low-fat milk, while still delivering the creamy, rich texture you crave. We also load up the pie with an abundance of fresh vegetables and lean chicken breast, making it a well-rounded and satisfying meal. Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner for the family or a comforting dish to enjoy on a chilly evening, our Healthier Chicken Pot Pie IX is the perfect solution. It’s a guilt-free way to indulge in a beloved classic, without sacrificing on flavor or quality.