Healthy Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
This Healthy Crustless Chicken Pot Pie recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that skips the traditional pastry crust for a lighter twist. Packed with shredded chicken, mixed vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this pot pie is a delicious and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Shredded Chicken:
Veggies Mix:
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Aromatics:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 3 garlic cloves
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs (sub for Italian seasoning or Herb de Provence)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 thyme sprig (remove from stalk)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Sauce and Others:
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (also known as plain flour)
- 1/3 cup half and half (substitute with semi-skimmed milk or dairy-free milk of choice)
- 2½ cups chicken broth or as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Start by sautéing Aromatics: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add onions and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add Veggies and Seasonings: Incorporate frozen veggies, thyme, and herbs into the sautéed mixture, stirring for 3-5 minutes until combined.
- Create the Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the veggies, pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add shredded chicken, bay leaf, and half and half. Simmer on medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Adjust and Serve: Check and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce thickens too much, add water or broth to adjust consistency. Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetable mix based on your preferences.
- Feel free to add more herbs or spices for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Healthy, Chicken, Pot Pie, Crustless, Comfort Food