Old-Fashioned Chicken Potpie

Health score
18%
Old-Fashioned Chicken Potpie
45 min.
6
419kcal

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There's something undeniably comforting about a warm, homemade chicken potpie, and this Old-Fashioned Chicken Potpie recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite in your household. With its flaky, buttery crust enveloping a rich and savory filling, this dish is the epitome of classic comfort food. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it brings together tender diced chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a meal that serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. The combination of carrots, peas, and red potatoes not only adds a pop of color but also packs in essential nutrients, ensuring that this dish is as wholesome as it is delicious. Plus, the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as it bakes will have your loved ones eagerly anticipating mealtime.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. With a few simple ingredients and some love, you can whip up a potpie that rivals those from your favorite diner. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a slice of nostalgia with this delightful Old-Fashioned Chicken Potpie!

Ingredients

  • cup carrots sliced ()
  • cups roasted chicken diced cooked
  • cups chicken stock see divided
  • teaspoon apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • cup flour all-purpose divided
  • tablespoons water 
  • teaspoons milk 1% low-fat
  • Dash pepper black
  • cup peas green frozen
  • pound potatoes - remove skin red cubed
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup shallots chopped
  • teaspoons stick margarine 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • casserole dish
  • measuring cup
  • colander

Directions

  1. To prepare crust, lightly spoon 1 cup flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  2. Combine 1/4 cup flour, ice water, and vinegar in a small bowl.
  3. Combine 3/4 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. Add vinegar mixture; stir just until moist. Press mixture gently into a 5-inch circle on heavy-duty plastic wrap; cover with additional plastic wrap. Chill for 15 minutes.
  5. Roll dough, still covered, into a 13 x 10-inch oval.
  6. Place dough in freezer 5 minutes or until plastic wrap can be easily removed.
  7. Preheat oven to 40
  8. To prepare filling, bring 2 1/2 cups Chicken Stock to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  9. Add potato and carrot; cook 2 minutes.
  10. Drain mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid.
  11. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  12. Add shallots; cook 3 minutes. Lightly spoon 1/2 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  13. Combine 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup Chicken Stock; stir with a whisk.
  14. Add to skillet. Stir in potato mixture, reserved cooking liquid, chicken, peas, 3/4 teaspoon salt, thyme, and pepper. Cook 10 minutes.
  15. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Spoon chicken mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray.
  16. Remove 1 sheet of plastic wrap from dough.
  17. Place dough on top of chicken mixture, pressing to edge of dish.
  18. Remove top sheet of plastic wrap.
  19. Cut 5 slits in top of crust to allow steam to escape. Gently brush crust with milk.
  20. Bake at 400 for 45 minutes or until golden.
  21. Let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories419kcal
Protein20.55%
Fat32.37%
Carbs47.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.19
Glycemic Load
19.67
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.011304435199%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:418.69kcal
20.93%
Fat:15g
23.07%
Saturated Fat:3.75g
23.45%
Carbohydrates:49.09g
16.36%
Net Carbohydrates:44.33g
16.12%
Sugar:6.98g
7.75%
Cholesterol:38.68mg
12.89%
Sodium:643.63mg
27.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.43g
42.86%
Vitamin A:3841.35IU
76.83%
Vitamin B3:9.05mg
45.23%
Selenium:25.82µg
36.89%
Vitamin B1:0.47mg
31.38%
Vitamin B6:0.55mg
27.33%
Folate:105.76µg
26.44%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.17%
Phosphorus:249.53mg
24.95%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.52%
Vitamin C:19.27mg
23.36%
Potassium:807.95mg
23.08%
Iron:3.54mg
19.66%
Fiber:4.75g
19.02%
Vitamin K:16.78µg
15.98%
Copper:0.31mg
15.47%
Magnesium:53.28mg
13.32%
Zinc:1.79mg
11.92%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.08%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.47%
Calcium:45.89mg
4.59%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.45%
Source:My Recipes