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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie
There's no need to worry about calories or trans fat with this comfort food recipe
Cook this, not that
Pot pies may be one of America's favorite comfort foods, but there's nothing comforting about a dish that packs nearly 4 days' worth of trans fat. We clear out the artery-clogging fats, but the calories by 60 percent, and deliver an easy pot pie you're bound to love.

You'll Need:
2 Tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups stemmed and quartered white or cremini mushrooms
2 cups frozen pearl onions
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (leftover or pulled from a store-bought rotisserie chicken)
1/4 cup flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
1 cup 2% or whole milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted
2 egg whites, lightly beaten

How to Make It:
*Heat the butter in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat. When it's melted, add the onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent and the carrots begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and pearl onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken and flour, using a wooden spoon to ensure the vegetables and meat are evenly coated with flour.

*Slowly pour in the chicken broth, using a whisk to beat it in to help avoid clumping with the flour (having the broth warm or hot helps smooth out the sauce). Once the broth is incorporated, add the milk and half-and-half and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened substantially and lightly clings to the vegetables and chicken. Stir in the peas. Season with salt and pepper.

*Preheat the oven to 375F. Cut the pastry into quarters. Roll out each piece on a floured surface to make a 6" square.

*Divide the chicken mixture among 4 ovenproof bowls. Place the pastry square over the top of each bowl and trim away the excess with a paring knife; pinch the dough around the edges of the bowl to secure it. Brush the tops with the egg whites and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Makes 4 servings
Cost per serving: $3.84
350 calories
15 g fat (8 g saturated)
650 mg sodium

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