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| INGREDIENTS |
| 1 1/2 pounds |
chicken tenders, raw |
1 container
(32 ounces) |
fat free, low sodium chicken broth |
| 5 tbsp |
butter |
| 1/2 cup |
chopped onion |
| 1/2 cup |
chopped celery |
1 package
(10 oz) |
frozen peas and carrots |
| 1 tsp |
thyme |
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salt and pepper to taste |
| 1 box |
roll-out Pillsbury Pie Crust |
| 1/4 cup |
half and half |
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| RECIPE |
- Place chicken tenders in 3 quart sauce pan and cover with large container of broth.
Bring to a boil and then turn down and simmer until chicken is cooked through, drain and set aside.
- While chicken is
cooking, melt butter
in large sauce pan.
Sauté onions and celery until tender.
When almost finished, sprinkle with salt and pepper and thyme, stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle flour over onion mixture and mix well, stirring constantly for about 1 minute to get ride of flour flavor.
- Gradually whisk
in can of chicken
broth until smooth
then add half and
half; let it come up to a bubble and thickens slightly.
- When thickened slightly, add peas and carrots, set aside.
- When chicken is cooled, shred into bite-size pieces and place in sauce mixture, blend well.
- Using a 2 quart baking dish, spray with cooking spray. Place pie crust in bottom of dish according to package directions.
- Pour chicken mixture into dish.
- Top pastry, seal edges and brush with beaten egg if desired.
- Bake for 30 - 40 minutes or until top is golden brown.
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| SERVING SUGGESTION |
SERVING SIZE:
1/6 of pie
NUMBER OF SERVINGS:
6
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| NUTRITION FACTS |
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| Calories |
590 |
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| Total Fat |
29 g |
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| Sodium |
450 mg |
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| Total Carbohydrates |
39 g |
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| Fiber |
2 g |
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| Protein |
33 g |
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