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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie

This macro-friendly Healthy Chicken Pot Pie delivers all the nostalgic flavors of a classic pot pie with a lighter, wholesome twist—tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a creamy dairy-free sauce beneath a golden, flaky crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pie Dish
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy-free milk of choice
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free alternative
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Crust

  • 1 sheet ready-made whole wheat or light puff pastry

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrots. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth and almond milk. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Add shredded chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce.
  • Transfer the mixture to a pie dish. Lay the puff pastry over the top, sealing the edges and cutting small slits for steam to escape.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a golden finish, brush the pastry lightly with almond milk or beaten egg before baking. To reduce carbs, serve the filling without crust over cauliflower mash or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword chicken, comfort food, Dairy Free, Low calorie, meal prep
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