Description
A lighter take on the classic comfort food, this Low Calorie Chicken Pot Pie features tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce, topped with a flaky whole wheat crust. Perfect for a satisfying meal without the extra calories.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast, shredded
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup celery, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 sheet refrigerated whole wheat pie crust
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the whole wheat flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Gradually pour in the low sodium chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
Add the unsweetened almond milk, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the shredded chicken and frozen peas to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
Unroll the whole wheat pie crust and place it over the filling. Trim any excess crust and press the edges to seal. Cut a few small slits in the crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes