One Portion Chicken Pot Pie

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a pan on medium heat, cook diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper in 1 tsp of olive oil.
  2. 2Once chicken is seared, remove it from the pan.
  3. 3In the same pan, use the other tsp of olive oil to cook all vegetables except the peas.
  4. 4Cook vegetables down until just about al dente, for 5-8 minutes.
  5. 5Add in seasonings (salt, pepper, celery seed, garlic powder) and stir.
  6. 6Add in butter and flour.
  7. 7Stir to make a roux and cook for a couple of minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  8. 8Add in chicken bouillon and water to deglaze the bottom of the pan.
  9. 9Add in milk slowly, stirring continuously.
  10. 10Once well combined, add in peas and chicken, then stir.
  11. 11Place one pie crust in the bottom of a 450ml dish.
  12. 12Fill the dish with the chicken mixture.
  13. 13Top with the other pie crust.
  14. 14Seal the edges of the crusts.
  15. 15Poke holes in the top crust (using a knife).
  16. 16Brush the top with beaten egg.
  17. 17Cook at 425°F for 20 minutes.
  18. 18Reduce heat to 350°F and cook for another 5 minutes.
  19. 19Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before eating.

Ingredients

  • pie crusts
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 0.5 chicken breast, diced
  • 0.25 c celery
  • 0.25 c onion
  • 0.25 c carrot
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 pinch celery seed
  • 0.125 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 0.125 c water
  • 0.25 c frozen peas
  • 0.75 c milk
  • 1 egg beaten

Equipment

pan450ml dishknife

Tips

  • Instead of cooking the chicken yourself, use a rotisserie chicken and shred some meat.
  • Instead of cutting fresh vegetables, use a bag of mixed frozen vegetables.
  • For the crust, use a pre-made crust from the store or make your own to fit the single portion.