Chicken Pot Pie

This Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting American classic, packed with high-protein chicken and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a flaky, golden crust. It's perfect for a satisfying lunch that warms the soul and fuels the body.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams, cooked and shredded
• Carrots - 1 medium (about 70 grams), diced
• Frozen peas - 100 grams
• Potato - 1 medium (about 150 grams), diced
• Onion - 1 small (about 50 grams), chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Chicken broth - 240 ml
• Milk - 60 ml
• Butter - 30 grams
• All-purpose flour - 30 grams
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Puff pastry - 1 sheet (about 250 grams), thawed

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
3. Add the diced carrots and potatoes to the skillet, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook until it thickens, approximately 5-7 minutes.
6. Stir in the shredded chicken, frozen peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
7. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit your baking dish. Place the chicken mixture into a baking dish and cover with the pastry, sealing the edges.
8. Cut a few slits in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken for muscle repair and growth.
• Includes vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals.

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