Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry
Introduction
Chicken pot pie is a classic comfort food that many people enjoy, but it can often be high in calories and fat. However, with this Weight Watchers chicken pot pie recipe, you can still enjoy this delicious dish without the guilt. This recipe uses puff pastry instead of traditional pie crust to cut down on calories, and it's loaded with healthy vegetables and lean chicken. Read on to learn how to make this delicious and healthy chicken pot pie.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this Weight Watchers chicken pot pie:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and corn)
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, here's how to make this delicious chicken pot pie:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the mixed vegetables and chicken to the skillet, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and vegetables, and stir until everything is coated.
- Add the chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet, and stir until everything is combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Cut the puff pastry into strips, and lay them over the chicken mixture in a lattice pattern.
- Bake the chicken pot pie in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chicken pot pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion
This Weight Watchers chicken pot pie recipe is a delicious and healthy twist on a classic comfort food. With lean chicken, healthy vegetables, and puff pastry instead of traditional pie crust, this recipe is a great way to satisfy your cravings without sacrificing your health goals. Give it a try and enjoy!
