Curried Cream Chicken Pot Pie with Golden Crust
Curried Cream Chicken Pot Pie with Golden Crust pairs a velvety, gently spiced filling with tender chicken, carrots, and celery beneath a flaky, buttery lid. Subtle curry warmth, a hint of tart apple, and fresh cilantro create a balanced, aromatic bite in every forkful. It’s a cozy choice for a cool evening dinner or a comforting weekend family meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Curried Cream Chicken Pot Pie with Golden Crust, 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
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
For the dough, place the flour, curry powder, and salt in a food processor bowl and pulse until mixed. Add the shortening and cold butter, then pulse until combined and the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition, until the mixture comes together (See Note). Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until needed, or for up to 24 hours.
- 2
For the filling, melt the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, onion, celery, carrots, and curry powder; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest parts of the chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Reduce the heat to medium; add the flour and cook, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes more. Gradually stir in the broth and yogurt; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the apple, cilantro, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 4
To assemble the pie, lightly flour a surface, unwrap the dough, and roll it out to about 1/8-inch thick. Use 2 1/2- to 3-inch cookie cutters to cut shapes from the dough. Arrange the shapes over the filling, overlapping as needed to cover it. Brush the egg over the dough shapes.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with more cilantro.
- Calories 792.97 kcal High 40%
- Protein 41.39 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 68.58 g 25%
- Total Fat 38.49 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 18.96 g High 95%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 200.82 mg High 67%
- Sodium 663.88 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 10.81 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 14.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 212.85 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 5.24 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 1073.27 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 191.87 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 10.81 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.24 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
Curried Cream Chicken Pot Pie with Golden Crust is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Butter Flavor Shortening. Each serving provides about 792.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Curried Cream Chicken Pot Pie with Golden Crust made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Butter-Flavor Shortening, Cake Flour. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Curried Cream Chicken Pot Pie with Golden Crust?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 792.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Curried Cream Chicken Pot Pie with Golden Crust easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Curried Cream Chicken Pot Pie with Golden Crust healthy?
- Curried Cream Chicken Pot Pie with Golden Crust has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 792.97 calories and 41.39 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 663.88 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.96 g (95% 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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