Comforting Chicken Pot Pie
Comforting Chicken Pot Pie wraps tender chicken and garden vegetables in a rich, velvety gravy beneath a golden, flaky crust. Aromas of thyme, parsley, and buttery onions make each bite cozy and satisfying. It’s perfect for a family dinner on a cool evening or anytime you want a classic, homestyle bake that warms the table.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Comforting Chicken Pot Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken meat, chicken broth, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 2
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
- 3
Remove the chicken and let it cool.
- 4
Pour the remaining chicken broth mixture into a measuring cup, let it stand, and spoon off the fat.
- 5
Add enough milk to the broth mixture to make 2 1/2 cups.
- 6
Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
- 7
In the same pan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat.
- 8
Add the onion and celery and sauté, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- 9
Stir in the flour until well blended.
- 10
Gradually stir in the broth mixture.
- 11
Simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil.
- 12
Add the chicken, vegetables, parsley, and thyme.
- 13
Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart deep casserole dish.
- 14
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 15
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to 1 inch larger than the diameter of the casserole dish.
- 16
Cut slits in the pastry to vent steam.
- 17
Place the pastry on top of the casserole.
- 18
Roll the edges and trim away any extra pastry; flute the edges by pinching them together.
- 19
Reroll the scraps and cut decorative designs.
- 20
Place the designs on top of the pastry.
- 21
Brush the pastry with beaten egg and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- 22
Let cool for 10 minutes and serve.
- Calories 639.07 kcal High 32%
- Protein 52.44 g Good Source 105%
- Carbohydrate 50.51 g 18%
- Total Fat 25.71 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 11.75 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 204.47 mg High 68%
- Sodium 698.49 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 4.99 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 8.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 188.3 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 4.26 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 550.37 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 274.9 mcg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin C 6.02 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 1.36 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Comforting Chicken Pot Pie is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 639.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Comforting Chicken Pot Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Breast. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Comforting 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 639.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Comforting Chicken Pot Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 22 steps.
- Is Comforting Chicken Pot Pie healthy?
- Comforting Chicken Pot Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 639.07 calories and 52.44 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 698.49 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.75 g (59% 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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