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Light Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

My family loved this lightened up Chicken Pot Pie and I didn’t feel one bit guilty about eating it!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken pot pie, Light Chicken Pot Pie, Lite dinner
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 cup Flour plus more for dusting
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoons cold butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tablespoons skim milk

Filling:

  • 2 small russet potatoes
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 5 medium carrots cut into large chunks
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 large onion diced
  • cup skim milk
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts shredded
  • ½ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup minced fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pulse the flour, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined.
  • Add the butter, one piece at a time, pulsing until the mixture looks like coarse meal.
  • Separate the egg; refrigerate the egg white. Beat the egg yolk and milk in a bowl, then add to the food processor, pulsing until the dough comes together.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and gather into a ball. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Prick the potatoes with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack until tender, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly, then peel and break into small pieces (I placed mine in the microwave for about 5 minutes each instead of the oven and it worked just fine).
  • Bring the chicken broth and carrots to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook 2 minutes; cover and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and stir until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add the milk, celery, potato pieces and the warm broth mixture and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the chicken, yogurt, peas and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the filling to a 2-quart casserole dish, or two pie tins. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/2 inch thick and slightly larger than the dish.
  • Beat the reserved egg white in a bowl; brush over the dough and season with salt and pepper. Press the dough against the sides of the dish. Place on a baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6834IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg