Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pies with Cream Cheese Crust

Pot pies have been enjoyed as a comforting dish for centuries, with evidence of similar recipes dating back to ancient Rome.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pies with Cream Cheese Crust

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 ounce Chicken Breast
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1 cup Peas
• 1 cup Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Flour
• 2 cup Chicken Broth
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 4 ounce Cream Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 sheet Puff Pastry
• 1 beaten Egg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
3. Add the chicken breast and cook until browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the carrots and peas. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in the flour and cook for an additional minute.
6. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Cook until the mixture thickens.
7. Add the cream cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
9. Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture among four individual oven-safe bowls.
10. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into four circles slightly larger than the bowls.
11. Place the puff pastry circles on top of each bowl, pressing the edges to seal.
12. Brush the puff pastry with beaten egg.
13. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
14. Let the pot pies rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.