Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie
This deconstructed chicken pot pie features chicken, carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, peas, and a few other simple ingredients, all combined into a hearty, comforting dish that's easy to prepare and store for later.
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 30 minutes
- Total
- 45 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1.
Wash 3 stalks of celery and peel 3 carrots. Cut the vegetables and ½ of an onion into a small dice.
- 2.
Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the vegetables and cook until the onions are translucent.
- 3.
Add the chicken breast and 14.5 oz can of chicken broth. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through.
- 4.
Once the chicken has cooked remove it from the pot and shred with two forks.
- 5.
Mix 2 Tbsp of cornstarch with 2 Tbsp of cold water and add to the pot to create a gravy. Stir to incorporate and bring to a boil to thicken.
- 6.
Once the sauce has thickened, add the shredded chicken and peas.
- 7.
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 8.
Wash and peel 7-9 carrots and cut on a bias to pieces about 1" thick and 2-3" long.
- 9.
Transfer the carrots to a sheet pan, oil and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 10.
Wash and cut the potatoes into a large dice. Boil in a large pot of water until soft.
- 11.
Drain the water and add ¼ cup of milk and butter. Mash until smooth
- 12.
Divide your ingredients evenly between 4 containers.