Healthier Chicken Pot Pie
Healthier Chicken Pot Pie lightens the classic with lean chicken, extra vegetables, and a whole wheat crust. A broth-and-low-fat milk sauce brings a rich, savory filling without feeling heavy, while parsley adds fresh brightness. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or make-ahead comfort meal that still feels balanced.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Healthier Chicken Pot Pie, 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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- 9
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Press 1 pastry crust into a 9-inch pie plate; refrigerate it along with the second pastry crust.
- 2
Combine chicken, carrots, green peas, and celery in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Boil until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and the vegetables are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and set aside.
- 3
Melt butter in a separate medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion; cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, salt, black pepper, and celery seeds; gradually stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 4
Transfer the chicken mixture to the crust in the pie plate; pour the broth mixture over the top.
- 5
Cover the pie with the remaining pastry crust. Seal the edges and trim away excess dough. Cut several small slits on top to let steam escape.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the pie is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 365.81 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 19.28 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 34.07 g 12%
- Total Fat 17.88 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 8.15 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.36 mg High 20%
- Sodium 605.5 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 2.23 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 69.28 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.03 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 238.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 20.65 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 8.95 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Healthier Chicken Pot Pie is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 1% Low Fat Milk, All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 365.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Healthier Chicken Pot Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are 1% Low-Fat Milk, All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Celery. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Healthier Chicken Pot Pie?
- 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 365.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Healthier Chicken Pot Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Healthier Chicken Pot Pie healthy?
- Healthier Chicken Pot Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 365.81 calories and 19.28 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 605.5 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.15 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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