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    Home » Main Dishes » Healthy Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

    Published: Mar 22, 2021 · Modified: Oct 26, 2021 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Healthy Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

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    This healthy crustless chicken pot pie is the ultimate answer to what’s for dinner. A light comforting dinner packed with veggies! it is flavourful and delicious. My homemade chicken pot pie is quick and easy, thanks to the precooked chicken breasts made in my air fryer.

    thick chicken soup with veggies in a cast iron.

    Why this recipe works

    A one-pot dish that is quick and easy and rich in flavour.

    I used air fryer chicken breast but rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe too. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken from your Sunday roast.

    It is comforting and delicious, perfect dinner for any weeknight and the sauce is to die for.

    Minimal ingredients and prep

    It is light and healthy.

    This chicken pot pie with no crust double as soup. My family and I love it with mashed potatoes.

    a soup ladle in a skillet.

    Chicken pot pie ingredients

    Shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken

    Frozen mixed vegetable, my mixed veggies contains carrots, green peas, sweetcorn and garden peas

    Unsalted butter

    Yellow onions

    Garlic

    Mixed herbs

    All purpose flour

    Bay leaf and fresh thyme

    Red pepper flakes

    Half and half: also known as single cream, substitute with semi-skimmed milk or dairy-free milk of choice

    Chicken broth

    Salt and freshly ground black pepper

    ingredients.

    How to make healthy crustless chicken pot pie

    Start by melting the butter over medium heat, add chopped onions and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.

    Add frozen veggies, fresh thyme, and mixed herbs to the sauteed aromatic, stir to combine, and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. The frozen veg might solidify the sauteed aromatic, don’t fret, simply stir to combine and the heat will thaw out the veggies.

    Sprinkle flour on the veggies and stir to combine. Add chicken broth, stir to combine, the sauce will begin to thicken as it cooks. Add salt and pepper to taste, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, shredded chicken, and stir to combine.

    Lastly, add the half and half then give a good stir to combine. Reduce the heat and simmer on medium-low heat for another 8 to 10 minutes. check and adjust seasoning to taste.

    If the sauce is getting too thick at this point, add water or broth to lighten it. Take it off the heat and serve immediately. Enjoy!

    the process of cooking chicken pot pie.

    What to serve it with

    Honestly, 90% of the time, my family and I enjoy and serve this healthy crustless chicken pot pie over mashed potatoes, for picture reference, it was served over colcannon. It can also be served with

    Roasted or steamed broccoli

    Parmentier potatoes or air fryer baked potatoes

    Homemade garlic bread or soda bread

    Air fryer roasted potatoes

    a plate of chicken sauce and mashed potatoes with a spoon.

    Storing and reheating

    I bet you are imagining this chicken pot pie tasting better the next day. You are right, it does taste better and it is makes a great meal prep too.

    To store in the fridge: this pot pie will last in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days but I like to keep it at 3 days.

    To reheat: simply microwave or over the stove top until warm or hot to your liking.

    More creamy and comfort food recipes

    Creamy beef pasta

    Baked Feta pasta

    Creamy mushroom pasta

    Creamy garlic chicken

    Quick and easy creamy bacon pasta

    Creamy Tuscan salmon

    thick and creamy soup with veggies in a skillet.

    FAQs

    How do you thicken chicken pot pie filling?

    There are different ways to thicken chicken pot pies. The common ways are the use of cornflour slurry and plain flour. You can also use potatoes cubed into the sauce. it will thicken the sauce as it cooks.

    Is chicken pot pie a soup

    Chicken pot pie can be made into soup, it is basically chicken pot pie without the crust or biscuit. The consistency will be lighter in this case.

    Can this be made ahead

    Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 72 hours or longer. It can be frozen into portioned airtight container and stored in the freezer for convenience.

    Is chicken pot pie keto

    Yes, it can be made keto with a few substitution. Substitute plain flour for xanthum gum and use keto friendly pasty if you would like it with crust.

    a pan of soup.

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    chicken pot pie filling in a skillet.

    Healthy Crustless Chicken Pot Pie

    Ajoke
    This healthy crustless chicken pot pie is the ultimate answer to what’s for dinner. A light dinner packed with veggies! it is flavourful, delicious and ready under 30 minutes.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Chicken, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 316 kcal

    Equipment

    • Skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups shredded chicken
    • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
    • 1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs sub for Italian seasoning or Herb de provence
    • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour also known as plain flour
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 thyme sprig remove from stalk
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ⅓ cup half and a half substitute with semi-skimmed milk or dairy-free milk of choice
    • 2½ cups chicken broth or as needed
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Start by melting the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped onions and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.
    • Add frozen veggies, fresh thyme and dried mixed herbs to the sauteed aromatic, stir to combine and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. The frozen veg might solidify the sauteed aromatic, don’t fret, simply stir to combine and the heat will thaw out the veggies.
    • Sprinkle flour on the veggies and stir to combine. Add chicken broth, stir to combine, the sauce will begin to thicken as it cooks. Add salt and pepper to taste, red pepper flakes, shredded chicken, bay leave, and stir to combine. Lastly, add the half and half then give a good stir to combine.
      Reduce the heat and simmer on medium-low heat for another 8 to 10 minutes. check and adjust seasoning to taste. If the sauce is getting too thick at this point, add water or broth to lighten it. Take it off the heat and serve immediately. Enjoy

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    Notes

    • Swap the flour for cornflour slurry to make this recipe gluten-free.
    • Substitute the chicken for leftover turkey.
    • After adding the chicken broth, do a taste test before adding salt to season the sauce.
    • If you would be serving the chicken pot pie on its own as a soup, you can add about a cup or two cubed potatoes to make this a more filling dish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 36gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 254mgPotassium: 846mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4730IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 3mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    Comments

    1. Holly Chapman says

      March 13, 2023 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner last night and my husband and I loved it! What a simple, delicious and healthy meal! I added carrots and celery instead of the mixed veggies because my husband won't eat any green vegetables (eye roll) . Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe!

      Reply
    2. Allison says

      October 26, 2021 at 11:09 pm

      Making this now! However, the recipe seems to be missing the step of adding in the shredded chicken. Can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        October 26, 2021 at 11:20 pm

        Hi Allison, apologies about that, the recipe has now been updated. Thank you and kindly let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
      • Gina B. says

        March 19, 2022 at 11:14 pm

        5 stars
        We made this for dinner tonight using gluten-free substitutions for the flour and better than bouillon + water for the chicken broth. It was so good! Thank you for these easy and flavorful recipe.

        Reply
    3. Gail says

      September 03, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      Hi, Ajoke.
      Just wondering if you ever add noodles to your chicken pot pie? There is a similar Amish recipes that adds bow tie or square pasta. Thanks.
      Can’t wait to try your recipe!
      Gail

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        September 04, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        Hi Gail, I haven't tried that yet but I would happily serve it over some noodles. It does sound delicious cooking it as one pot meal just like mac and cheese. Do let me know how it turns out for you. Thank you

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