Lighter Chicken Pot Pie

|
Serving size:4
Prep Time:
Total Time:
Lighter Chicken Pot Pie

A handful of tweaks turn this comfort food into a smarter choice: white-meat chicken (not dark), extra veggies, low-fat milk in the filling, and a lighter crust. Brushing the phyllo with just a small amount of oil instead of butter makes it just as tasty.

Ingredients

  • 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (12 to 14 ounces each)
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 21/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 6 phyllo sheets (each 12 by 17 inches), thawed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly; discard skin and bones. Shred meat, and set aside.
  2. While chicken is roasting, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add carrots, onion, and thyme; season with salt and pepper, and cook until carrots are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a simmer and thickens.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in peas, lemon juice, and chicken, and season with salt and pepper. Pour filling into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  4. Stack phyllo on a work surface. Using a paring knife, cut out an 11-inch circle from the stack; discard trimmings. Stack 2 circles on work surface, and brush gently with 1 teaspoon oil; repeat with remaining circles and oil. Place phyllo stack over filling, and press down about 1/2 inch from the edge so phyllo fits inside rim of pie plate. Bake until golden and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Let potpie cool 15 minutes before serving.

53 Heart-Shaped Ways to Say "I Love You"
Can't Get Your Hands on a Cronut? Make These Crazy Hybrid Desserts Instead
Quick, One-Pot Meal Ideas To Feed the Whole Family
Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
20 Classic Comfort Food Recipes from Martha Stewart