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Chicken Pot Pie for 6 – $25.99!
Ingredients:
– 4 cups cooked, diced chicken breast
– 4 cups mixed vegetables of choice (such as potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, etc.)
– 2 tablespoons cooking oil
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2 (17 oz) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
– 2 tablespoons celery leaves
– 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
– 6 sheets puff pastry
– 1 tablespoon water
– 1 egg
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Heat cooking oil and butter in a large skillet.

3. Add chicken and vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together soup, cornstarch, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, celery leaves and thyme leaves.

5. Pour soup mixture over chicken and vegetables and cook until the mixture thickens, about 8 minutes.

6. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

7. Pour the chicken mixture into the dish.

8. Cut puff pastry into 6 equal-sized pieces, and place over the filling.

9. Whisk together egg and water, and brush over the puff pastry.

10. Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown.

Nutrition (Per 1 Serving): Calories 331, Total Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 77mg, Sodium 537mg, Potassium 157mg, Total Carbohydrate 19g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 1g, Protein 26g, Vitamin A 59%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 2%, Iron 8%.

Introduction

Chicken Pot Pie is a classic comfort food dish typically made with a flaky, buttery biscuit crust filled with chicken, vegetables and a creamy sauce. The dish has been around since at least the 18th century and is beloved throughout the United States. It has many nutritional benefits, can easily be adapted to accommodate gluten intolerance, and has many interesting facts associated with its history.

History of Chicken Pot Pie

The exact origin of Chicken Pot Pie is unknown; however, it’s believed to have been first popularized in Europe sometime around the 18th century. The earliest known recipes date back to the late 1700s and the dish was a way to economically use leftover pieces of meat and vegetables.

The pie quickly gained popularity in the United States in the 19th century. Many traditional recipes called for puff pastry crust, which was more labor-intensive, but easier food storage and a growing awareness of health and wellness in society led to the rise of baking a biscuit crust instead.

Nutritional Benefits

Approximately 3.5 ounces of Chicken Pot Pie is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. It contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Calcium and Iron, as well as a good source of dietary fiber and protein. The biscuit crust and creamy sauce also provides important macro-nutrients such as carbohydrates and healthy fats.

Adapting the Recipe for Gluten Intolerance

Those with gluten intolerance can still enjoy Chicken Pot Pie by using a gluten-free biscuit crust. Many supermarkets carry premade gluten-free biscuit crusts, and they can also be homemade using ingredients such as gluten-free flour, butter, milk and baking powder. Once a gluten-free crust has been made, the remaining ingredients such as chicken, vegetables and creamy sauce are already gluten-free.

Interesting Facts

Though traditionally thought of as a savory entrée, Chicken Pot Pie is actually a hybrid of sweet and savory dishes. Sweet dishes such as cobblers and piecrusts were often served with diced, stewed fruits inside, while savory dishes consisted of vegetables, meats and hearty sauces. Combining the two dishes was a revolutionary idea when it was first created and has remained unchanged to this day.

Conclusion

This classic comfort food dish has stood the test of time and is beloved throughout the United States and beyond. With many nutritional benefits and countless variations, Chicken Pot Pie will continue to please the taste buds of many for years to come.

If you would like to read more about the history and origin of Chicken Pot Pie visit:
Wikipedia: Chicken Pot Pie or
Wikipedia: History of Pie.