Chicken Pot Pie
This is the easiest chicken pot pie I have ever made and it's delicious! The ingredients are very basic and low cost if you don't already have them in your kitchen. I made this for Christmas Eve dinner this year and just might make it a tradition.
This is the easiest chicken pot pie I have ever made and it's delicious! The ingredients are very basic and low cost if you don't already have them in your kitchen. I made this for Christmas Eve dinner this year and just might make it a tradition.
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
- 1 10-oz package frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour (or regular flour)
- 2 cups fat free chicken broth
- 2/3 cup 1% milk
- 2 9 pillsbury pie crusts
- Carbohydrate 45.6953973958333 g
- Cholesterol 47.1195572916667 mg
- Fat 19.2824462673611 g
- Fiber 5.18588887294133 g
- Protein 25.1714297743056 g
- Saturated Fat 6.11279048611111 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (315g)
- Sodium 963.191722222222 mg
- Sugar 40.509508522892 g
- Trans Fat 2.26301744791667 g
- Calories 456 calories
Step-by-step
- In a large pan, sauté chicken, garlic and onion in olive oil and butter until chicken is no longer pink and onion is clear.
- Add mixed vegetables. Cook and stir until blended.
- Stir in flour and cook 2 min. until “pasty”.
- Add chicken broth, milk, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over medium-hi heat, stirring every few minutes, until “cooked down” and is thickened, about 15 min.
- While chicken mixture is cooking, remove Pillsbury pie crusts from refrigerator, let stand 15 minutes on counter.
- Remove pan from heat. Place one pie crust in pie plate.
- Add chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Place second pie crust over pie, fold over edges and pinch with fork.
- Cut top crust to vent.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until crust is golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes before cutting.
My Easy, Delicious Chicken Pot Pie: A Christmas Tradition in the Making
As a busy working mom, finding time to cook delicious, comforting meals can feel like a Herculean task. Weeknights are a blur of school pick-ups, homework battles, and the constant hum of household chores. But weekends? Weekends are for family, and for me, that often means creating memories around a shared meal. This Christmas Eve, I decided to try something new – a chicken pot pie – and it became an instant family favorite. The best part? It was surprisingly easy to make, even amidst the holiday rush!
Forget the complicated recipes you find online; this chicken pot pie is all about simplicity. The ingredient list is short, the process is straightforward, and the result is a warm, savory dish that everyone will adore. I used basic pantry staples – chicken broth, milk, flour – combined with fresh, flavorful ingredients like garlic, onion, and juicy chicken breasts. The frozen mixed vegetables were a time-saver, but you could certainly use fresh if you prefer. And the star of the show? Two store-bought Pillsbury pie crusts! I’m all about efficiency in the kitchen, and using pre-made crusts allows me to spend more time enjoying the company of my loved ones rather than slaving away in the kitchen. It’s a secret weapon for a busy mom who still wants to create a special meal.
The aroma that filled my kitchen as the pot pie baked was pure magic. The golden-brown crust, glistening under the oven's heat, was the perfect visual counterpart to the comforting warmth within. My family gathered around the table, anticipation building with every slice. The tender chicken, the perfectly cooked vegetables, and the flaky crust combined to create a flavor explosion that left everyone wanting more. This wasn't just a meal; it was an experience. It was a moment of connection, a time for laughter and sharing amidst the holiday bustle. And now, I’m already planning to make it again next Christmas Eve.
What I truly loved about this recipe is its versatility. You can easily adapt it to your preferences. Swap out the mixed vegetables for your favorites, add different herbs and spices to customize the flavor profile, or use a different type of milk. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and adaptability, allowing you to create a truly personalized dish that reflects your own culinary tastes. It’s a recipe that I can confidently hand down to my children, a tradition that will hopefully be shared for generations to come. The joy of a simple, home-cooked meal, shared with loved ones, is a treasure I hope to always cherish and pass on.
This chicken pot pie is more than just a recipe; it's a testament to the power of simple, comforting food to bring people together. It's a reminder that even amidst the chaos of everyday life, there's always time for a little bit of magic, a little bit of warmth, and a whole lot of love.
