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
Cover image for Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie recipe

Ingredients

Serves/makes 4

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash 3 stalks of celery and peel 3 carrots. Cut the vegetables and ½ of an onion into a small dice. ⁣⁣

  2. 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. 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. 4.

    Once the chicken has cooked remove it from the pot and shred with two forks. ⁣⁣

  5. 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. 6.

    Once the sauce has thickened, add the shredded chicken and peas.⁣⁣

  7. 7.

    Preheat your oven to 400°F. ⁣⁣

  8. 8.

    Wash and peel 7-9 carrots and cut on a bias to pieces about 1" thick and 2-3" long.⁣⁣

  9. 9.

    Transfer the carrots to a sheet pan, oil and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. ⁣⁣

  10. 10.

    Wash and cut the potatoes into a large dice. Boil in a large pot of water until soft.⁣⁣

  11. 11.

    Drain the water and add ¼ cup of milk and butter. Mash until smooth⁣⁣

  12. 12.

    Divide your ingredients evenly between 4 containers.

Notes

  • Good idea, but this chicken pot pie recipe sucks

Adapted from Meal Prep Manual on October 31, 2019