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Menu Planner Menu Planner   CHEF BETH'S CHICKEN POT PIE  

 
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
  salt and pepper to taste
1 box roll-out Pillsbury Pie Crust
1/4 cup half and half
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.
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
 1/6 of pie

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:
 6

NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories  590

Total Fat  29 g

Sodium  450 mg

Total Carbohydrates  39 g

Fiber  2 g

Protein 33 g
 

This information is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of your physician. If you have any medical concerns or issues, contact your physician.