Veggie-Loaded Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

St. Patrick’s Day (17th March) is a great excuse to make Irish classics like tender stews, seafood chowder or shepherd’s pie.

Did you know an estimated 80,000 Irish are living in Australia today? So whether you’re feeling nostalgic for home, want to get in touch with your Irish heritage, or simply want to celebrate the day, here are some recipes for you.

MyFitnessPal is sharing a selection of hearty, Irish-inspired recipes featuring lean proteins and plenty of nutrient-packed green fruits and veggies for less than 400 calories per serving.

Veggie-Loaded Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (200-gram) refrigerated pie crust (399-gram box)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup (80g) leeks, chopped
• 1 cup (120g) baby carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 cup (120gs) fingerling potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups (165g) 2-inch-long pieces asparagus spears
• 2 cups (473ml) unsalted chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 227g shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
• 1/2 cup (69g) frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Method

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the pie crust dough; roll to a 10 1/2-inch circle and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and crisp, 12–14 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat a 10-inch, straight-sided skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan and swirl to coat. Add the leeks, carrots and potatoes; sauté 5 minutes. Add asparagus; sauté 2 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken stock, flour, salt and pepper. Pour stock mixture into skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken, peas and chives; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Top the skillet with baked pie crust and serve.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 349; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 41mg; Sodium: 442mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 5g; Protein 20g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 515mg; Iron: 9%; Vitamin A: 284%; Vitamin C: 12%; Calcium: 24%

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