Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Lid
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Lid features tender chicken thighs in a rich, velvety gravy infused with thyme and a hint of peppery warmth. The golden, crisp pastry top contrasts the creamy filling studded with carrots, celery, and peas, making it perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Lid, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Melt butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and salt. Cook, stirring, until the onions begin to soften and the edges start to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Add the chicken, and cook, stirring, until the chicken is no longer pink and begins to brown in spots, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle the flour over the top, then cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan with a spatula. Stir in the carrots, celery, black pepper, and cayenne.
- 5
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired thickness, 5 to 10 minutes. For a thick, sticky filling once baked, reduce until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. For a saucier filling, do not reduce the mixture at all.
- 6
Turn off the heat and stir in the peas and thyme. Taste for seasoning and set aside until needed.
- 7
Roll out the pie or pastry dough into a circle about 14 inches in diameter.
- 8
Fold over 1/2 inch of the dough all the way around, then crimp the edge to create a decorative scalloped pattern. Cut or punch a 1-inch hole in the center of the dough.
- 9
Set the pan on a sheet pan in case the filling bubbles over in the oven. Carefully lay the dough over the filling and adjust until centered. Press the crust lightly into the filling. Brush the top with an egg wash if desired.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is browned and the filling is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 11
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 443.05 kcal High 22%
- Protein 28.91 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 25.62 g 9%
- Total Fat 26.04 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 11.46 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 173.32 mg High 58%
- Sodium 738.12 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 1.74 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 31.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.87 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 186.49 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 86.35 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 1.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Lid is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 443.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Lid made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Lid?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 443.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Lid easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Lid healthy?
- Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Lid has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 443.05 calories and 28.91 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 738.12 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.46 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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