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Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

You'll want to dig into this hearty Chicken Pot Pie in the winter months!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken pot pie
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 57 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings 6 servings, about 1 cup each
Calories 283 kcal
Author Kirsten Morningstar

Ingredients

  • 6 tsp. olive oil divided use
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 4 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
  • cups reduced fat (2%) milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium organic chicken broth
  • ½ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
  • ¾ cup frozen green peas
  • ¾ cup cubed cooked sweet potatoes
  • cups cubed cooked chicken breast approx. 12 oz.
  • 6 sheets phyllo dough (each approx. 12 x 17-inches)thawed, covered in a slightly damp towel

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. Heat 2 tsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and carrots; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  4. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until mushrooms are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  5. Add 1 tsp. oil; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
  6. Add flour; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until flour and oil form a paste.
  7. Slowly add milk, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  8. Add peas, sweet potatoes, and chicken; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
  9. Place chicken mixture in a 2½-quart baking dish. Set aside.
  10. Place phyllo on work surface. Keeping the original stack covered, remove one sheet at a time and quickly brush with remaining 3 tsp. oil. Cut oiled stack of phyllo into quarters. Place phyllo loosely on top of chicken mixture; covering evenly.
  11. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken mixture is bubbling and phyllo dough is golden brown.

Recipe Notes

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