You and Me Chicken Pot Pies

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Loved-Up Food

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
55 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 55 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 leeks, bottom 4 inches only, washed well and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium potatoes cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
3 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 4 individual-sized baking dishes with cooking spray.

Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few turns of pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, turning once. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Add 2 more teaspoons of the oil, the leeks, and the celery to the pan and cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the potatoes, green beans, garlic, and remaining salt and pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.

Add the milk to the pan. Stir the flour into the chicken broth until dissolved and add to the pan. Cook, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken, peas, parsley, and thyme. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dishes.

Put the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil into a small bowl. Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it into quarters. Place a quarter sheet on top of each baking dish and brush with olive oil. Repeat with remaining 3 baking dishes. Tuck the edges of the phyllo into the dish rim. Top each pie with Parmesan.

Place on a baking sheet and bake until the filling is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

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recipe You and Me Chicken Pot Pies
L Chicago, IL 03-18-2010
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easy and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was incredibly easy and very delicious. I made a few tweaks based on the comments from others: I can see how this could... be a bit bland - so I added more spices. Add whatever your preference. I really like thyme, so I added a bit extra. To make it creamier, I dissolved some cornstarch in water and added it after the milk and chicken broth, and it was thick and gooey and everything a chicken pot pie should be. I added 3 layers of phyllo on top of each to get a little extra crunch (with olive oil between each layer) I couldn't really taste the parm at all, so I think I'm going to leave it out; no need to have the extra calories if you can't really taste it, and it really doesn't need the extra flavor. Another great Ellie recipe!!!Read more
recipe You and Me Chicken Pot Pies
Rebecca Shrewsbury, MA 02-24-2010
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Light Comfort Food
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I love this recipe. I esp. love the phyllo dough topping and the green beans. They hold up well. Delish. ... Thank you, Ellie!Read more
recipe You and Me Chicken Pot Pies
Lynn Saint Paul, MN 11-18-2009
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Love these pot pies!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make these at least once a month - the only substitutions I make are to add more fresh veggies (carrots, onion), and I use... puffed pastry instead of phyllo dough. It adds a few more calories, but totally worth it. :)Read more
recipe You and Me Chicken Pot Pies
Tara Cheshire, CT 11-17-2009
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Quite delicious
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this recipe and I thought that it was good, far from the best chicken pot pie I have ever had. However, after reading... the other posts I wanted to remind everyone that this chicken pot pie is far more healthier than most. Which maybe could explain the "lack of flavor." I made an egg wash and brushed the top. It made a beautiful crust, one step that Ellie Krieger cut out. Read more
recipe You and Me Chicken Pot Pies
Melissa Rio Rancho, NM 11-01-2009
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I've had better...
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I followed teh recipe exactly. It was straight forward but the end result lacked flavor. I love chicken pot pie but I think I... will try another recipe next time.Read more
recipe You and Me Chicken Pot Pies
Cory Lake Tapps, WA 10-29-2009
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easy and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish was very easy to prepare, and very satisfying on a rainy day. I roasted the chicken breasts on the bone in the... oven (Ina-style) with salt, pepper, and some olive oil. I seasoned every layer, always checking to see if I needed to adjust. I did use 1 tsp dry thyme, instead of fresh. I used a frozen vegetable medly that I added at the last minute along with the chicken so it wouldn't be mushy. My husband and I ate the first two pies on one night, and re-heated the last two pies on the second night. We both agreed that it was better on the second night, as the filling wasn't quite as runny. The crust was wonderful, and the cheese on top browned beautifully. Paired with a crisp salad, it made a wonderful meal! Thank you so much, Elle, for your healthy spin on our favorite recipes! I so appreciate you!Read more