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
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
recipe You and Me Chicken Pot Pies
Anna Chicago, IL 10-18-2009
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Modifications ARE necessary
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this recipe in hopes of getting lean, delicious dinner. Unfortunately, because I used dried Thyme I forgot to use... less and the thyme became VERY overpowering in this dish. I didn't use leeks or celery, but instead added carrots. The recipe called for two medium potatoes, but next time I will reduce this amount. Overall, there were too many potatoes, too much thyme (my fault), the consistency was sort of gooey, but in a glue-like way, and the phyllo dough was not cooked enough where it touched the filling (and I left it in the oven longer). The recipe is OK, but certainly could use modifications. I got 6 servings out of this dish since I was being modest on portion size.Read more
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Jillian Missoula, MT 09-22-2009
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So good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've hemmed and hawed over making this recipe for nearly a year now--I don't have individual-sized baking dishes; was... concerned over negative reviews regarding either no flavor or too much thyme flavor. With leftover sheets of phyllo in my freezer, I decided to bite the bullet. I'm glad I did. My changes were pretty minimal--per one review, I sprinkled about 1 T of Adobo seasoning on the chicken breast prior to cooking. It gave a nice salty garlicky flavor to the chicken and added that extra something to the caramelized brown bits the chicken produced in the skillet. I also added two small carrots to the first round of veggies (leek and celery). I quartered them lengthwise and chopped them into 1/4 inch pieces from there. I used homemade stock; decided to cut it to about 1 1/2 c per one review and made sure to add a bit extra salt, since I don't salt my stock. Of course, I tasted everything once the sauce was set and before I poured everything into a casserole--I like a little extra pepper and salt, but things may work for you as is. That was it. This works perfectly fine in a standard 9x11 glass casserole. Same time, same temp. Make it; you'll make it again. Pot pie heaven. P.S. Those reviewers complaining about the thyme--did you use fresh? The recipe calls for 1 tbs fresh chopped thyme--you can't substitute dried and use the same measurement. If you must use dried, just use 1 tsp.Read more
recipe You and Me Chicken Pot Pies
Sue Arlington, VA 09-03-2009
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Disappointing
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I have made some excellent dishes by Ellie Krieger so I thought this one would be equally tasty, but I was very wrong. The... thyme completely overpowered this otherwise bland dish. Read more
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Katie Kent, WA 08-31-2009
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YUM YUM YUM...LOVED IT!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe recently for my husband and I by simply cutting the recipe in half- it was the perfect amount for 2... people! Also, I coudln't find leeks at our local grocery store so I left those out, and added carrots and pearl onions. Other than that I made the recipe as is and I thought it was wonderful! It fulfilled my craving for a hearty meal without leaving me feeling like I just ate a stick of butter. The phyllo dough looked great out of the oven - perfect color and flaky on top, but the underneath side was a little bit chewy for me, so next time I think I would use a pie crust on top instead. Everyone should definately try this recipe!Read more