Here we are with our next #SundaySupper and Individual Chicken Pot Pies. Comfort foods, yummy, my favorite. It conjures up images of cold nights and warm steaming dishes with rich flavors and smells that fill the home. It also makes you feel like you have gained 10 lbs. after eating one!!
So that made me think of lightening up a chicken pot pie. I still want the wonderful crispy crust, that is the best part but I took away the bottom crust and lightened up the interior, although you would never know it. My family loved my little pot pies and I hope you do too. Full of flavor and much fewer calories. A perfect comfort food.
Chicken Pot Pies
A lightened up version of a classic comfort food!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 1/2 sweet medium onion diced
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. thyme
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2/3 cup skim milk
- 1 package puff pastry
- Small amount half and half cream for the pastry
- Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Chop chicken into bite sized pieces and remove any visible fat. Bring the chicken stock to a boil and place in chicken and carrots. Simmer for 15 min.
- Meanwhile in a large saucepan melt the butter and cook the celery and onion. Add the thyme, salt and pepper. Cook until the celery is soft and the onions are translucent. Stir in the flour and let cook for 1-2 min. Don’t brown. Slowly add the milk and whisk well. When the chicken is done add the frozen peas and stir to defrost and reheat slightly. Add some of the broth to loosen up the flour mixture and then slowly incorporate the rest of the chicken, peas and carrots, stirring well not to get lumps. Simmer over low heat until thickened stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Place the chicken mixture into four baking dishes or ramekins. Roll out puff pastry to 1/8″ and cut out ovals or circles to fit just inside your baking dish. Place on top of your baking dishes and brush with a light coating of the half and half cream and sprinkle with paprika.
- Place dishes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 35-40 min. until the pastry is lightly browned and the filling is bubbling. Let cool for 5-10 min. before serving.
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Comments & Reviews
Peggy says
When I think of comfort food, Pot Pies always come to mind! This looks so good =)
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Peggy and thanks for taking the time to leave a message, so appreciate it.
Amanda says
A local restaurant makes individual pot pies but they’re a lot heavier than your recipe looks. Can’t wait to give it a try!
sunithi says
I love this light version ! So rich in flavor. Never made pot pies. When I do, will come here and grab this recipe. Looks lovely !
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
Love the way these look! I’ve often thought about doing individual pot pies for my family, but never have. One of our favorite “comfort foods” too.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you all for coming by and for taking the time to leave a comment. I so appreciate it!!
Arlene @FlourOnMyFace says
I have always wanted to make homemade pot pies. You recipe looks so good now I know I have to try making them.
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
I love chicken pot pies! I love everything “individual” too, so these are perfect!
Sarah says
I love how you used puff pastries for this. I’m not a huge fan of thick doughy pie crust. Makes it so much lighter and I love the individual portions. Great job Tara!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
Who doesn’t love chicken pot pie? Love this lightened version and I really need to keep a package of puff pastry in the freezer. Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer B says
I love me some chicken pot pie and your flaky crust looks so great!
Stephanie says
My boys would love these! The individual dishes are a great idea!
Liz says
My hubby loves chicken pot pie and this recipe looks perfect! I love the topping of puff pastry…yum, yum!!! Perfect comfort food, Tara!
Laura Hunter says
We love meat pies in our house so finding ways to make them lighter is very important. Your recipe looks wonderful
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Chicken pot pie is one of my favourite comfort foods. I love that you lightened your version up. Looks absolutely delicious!