Makeover Chicken Potpies

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Mar. 23, 2022
By using feel-good ingredients like peas, carrots and fat-free milk, you'll want to dive into this healthy and comforting pot pie on days when it's icy cold outside. —John Slivon, Milton, Florida
Makeover Chicken Potpies Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk and oil; toss with a fork. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. For filling, in a large skillet, melt remaining butter. Add the carrots, celery and onion; saute until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, combine remaining flour with the broth and milk until smooth. Gradually stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, peas and pepper. Transfer to four 16-oz. ramekins; set aside.
  3. Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to fit ramekins. Place dough over chicken mixture; trim and seal edges. Cut out a decorative center or cut slits in pastry. Brush with egg white.
  4. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until crusts are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 443 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 781mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.