Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the crust:
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1-2 tablespoons ice water
Instructions:
Make the filling:
- Cook chicken: Cook chicken breasts in boiling water until cooked through. Let cool and shred.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Make roux: Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add broths and seasonings: Gradually whisk in chicken broth, vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add chicken: Stir in shredded chicken and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened.
Make the crust:
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
- Cut in butter: Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add water: Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Roll out: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
Assemble and bake:
- Pour filling: Pour the chicken filling into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover with crust: Place the rolled-out dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal.
- Cut vents: Cut a few slits in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Let cool: Let the pot pie cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy your low-calorie sorta classic pot pie!