Quick Chicken Potpie

Health score
18%
Quick Chicken Potpie
50 min.
6
491kcal

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Are you looking for a comforting dish that will warm both your heart and home? Look no further than this Quick Chicken Potpie! In just 50 minutes, you can create a delightful meal that serves six people—perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. This recipe combines tender chunks of cooked chicken with a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy sauce that boasts hints of fresh tarragon and a touch of salt and pepper.

What truly sets this potpie apart is its irresistible topping made from cubed sourdough bread, tossed in melted butter and sprinkled with ooey-gooey emmenthal cheese. When baked, the topping turns a glorious golden brown and becomes crispy, creating a delightful contrast to the rich filling underneath. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor, making it hard to resist going back for seconds!

Not only is this dish satisfying and delicious, but it also packs in essential nutrients, with a balanced breakdown of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply foster a cozy atmosphere at home, this Quick Chicken Potpie will become a beloved addition to your recipe collection. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up a dish that everyone will be talking about long after the last bite!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • cup carrots chopped
  • cup celery chopped
  • ounces cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup flour 
  • teaspoons tarragon fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cups milk 
  • cup onion chopped
  • cup peas frozen
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups chicken shredded cubed cooked
  • cups sourdough bread cubed
  • tablespoons vegetable oil divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a 4-qt. pot over medium heat.
  3. Add carrot, onion, and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and add peas; set aside.
  5. Add remaining 1 tbsp. oil to pot.
  6. Add flour and whisk until dry and crumbly, about 30 seconds.
  7. Pour in milk 1/4 cup at a time, whisking well after each addition until smooth and creamy (mixture will be paste-like at first).
  8. Add reserved vegetables, salt, pepper, and chicken to milk mixture, stirring gently to combine. Spoon mixture into a large gratin dish (about 2 1/2 qts.) or ovenproof frying pan.
  9. Sprinkle with tarragon.
  10. Mix bread and butter together in a large bowl, tossing well to coat. Top chicken mixture with bread.
  11. Sprinkle with cheese.
  12. Bake until browned and starting to bubble around the sides, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories491kcal
Protein24.92%
Fat51.68%
Carbs23.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
87.11
Glycemic Load
15.08
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.027391309324%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.48mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:490.77kcal
24.54%
Fat:28.2g
43.39%
Saturated Fat:11.96g
74.77%
Carbohydrates:28.73g
9.58%
Net Carbohydrates:25.41g
9.24%
Sugar:10.55g
11.72%
Cholesterol:101.09mg
33.7%
Sodium:604.63mg
26.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.6g
61.21%
Vitamin A:4444.04IU
88.88%
Selenium:32.75µg
46.79%
Phosphorus:418.64mg
41.86%
Vitamin B3:7.72mg
38.63%
Calcium:338.28mg
33.83%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.33%
Vitamin K:27.95µg
26.61%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.4%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
25.79%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.88%
Zinc:2.94mg
19.6%
Folate:72.9µg
18.22%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.9%
Potassium:618.16mg
17.66%
Vitamin C:13.75mg
16.67%
Magnesium:59.22mg
14.8%
Vitamin B5:1.47mg
14.65%
Iron:2.59mg
14.36%
Fiber:3.32g
13.28%
Vitamin D:1.46µg
9.7%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.92%
Copper:0.16mg
7.87%
Source:My Recipes