Thursday, February 5, 2015
A Lighter New Year SundaySupper Featuring Skinny Chicken Leek Pot Pie
I recently bought some cleaned, sliced leeks at the grocery store, and I wanted to use them in this weeks recipe. This Skinny Chicken-Leek Pot Pie tastes creamy and decadent, but theres not a bit of cream to be found! I instead used a bit of flour to make a roux, then I whisked in a mixture of chicken stock and reduced-fat cream cheese. I also used lean chicken breast and made sure to include lots of healthy veggies. My deconstructed take on pot pie is dished into individual serving bowls and topped with a baked round of refrigerated pie crust thats seasoned with herbs and sea salt. No one will ever guess that this pot pie is lower in both fat and calories...its that good!
Skinny Chicken-Leek Pot Pie
inspired by Cooking Light
Ingredients:
- 1 tbs. olive oil
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 1 cup diced red potato
- 2 cups sliced leeks
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3/4 lb. skinless chicken breast, diced
- 3 tbs. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 ounces. reduced-fat cream cheese
For the pie crust topping:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust
- 1 tsp. parsley
- 1 tsp. toasted garlic
- Flaked sea salt and fresh black pepper
Directions:
Step 1: Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and red potato. Stir to evenly coat with the olive oil and add a bit of salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then cover and steam the veggies for about 5 minutes to ensure they cook up nice and tender. Add the leek and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Step 2: Add the poultry seasoning, diced chicken, and mushrooms to the pan. Use a spoon to evenly combine them with the other vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes -- stirring often -- until the chicken is browned on all sides. Evenly sprinkle the flour over the mixture in the pan. Stir well to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3: Combine the reduced-fat cream cheese and chicken stock in a large measuring cup. Microwave for 2 minutes, then whisk until the cream cheese is completely combined with the broth. Pour the mixture into the pan and stir well to combine with the flour-coated ingredients. Once the flour mixes with the stock, it will form a thickened sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 4: Preheat oven to 375. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and unroll the refrigerated pie crust onto the parchment. Use a bowl as a guide to cut four pie crust rounds -- I was able to get two rounds from each pie crust. Sprinkle each pie crust round with the parsley, garlic, and salt & pepper. Bake until golden-brown -- about 8 minutes. To serve, divide the pot pie into four serving bowls and top with one of the baked pie crust rounds.
This skinny pot pie is so good! The sauce is rich and creamy thanks to the addition of the small amount of reduced-fat cream cheese. The chunks of chicken are tender and moist, and the leeks give the entire dish a fantastic onion-like flavor. I loved the ease of topping each bowl with the seasoned pie crust round -- much easier than baking an entire pie in the oven! This dish is a keeper...I cant wait to make it again, using different combinations of seasonal vegetables.
Be sure to check out all of the other Lighter New Year fare that the rest of my #SundaySupper family is sharing today...theres everything from breakfast to dessert, and they all sound amazing!
Bright Beverages
- Almond Mocha Smoothie from The Foodie Army Wife
- Chocolate-Covered Berries Green Smoothie from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Citrus DeTox Spa Water from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Peachilious Smoothie from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Apple Crumble Smoothie Bowl from Try Anything Once Culinary
- Light Eggs Benedict from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Multigrain Scones from The Texan New Yorker
- Nutty Granola Bars from Pies and Plots
- Reduced Sugar Donuts from The Ninja Baker
- Broccoli Pesto from Curried Cantaloupe
- Fava Bean and Avocado Guacamole from Pancake Warriors
- Homemade Snickerdoodle Peanut Butter from Wallflour Girl
- Norwegian Egg Benedict from Brunch with Joy
- Roasted Pumpkin and Chevre Bruschetta from Janes Adventures in Dinner
- Spicy Curried Lentil Spread with Winter Veggies from Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Butternut Squash and Roasted Red Pepper Soup from Cindys Recipes and Writings
- Light Creamed Roasted Vegetable Soup from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Detox Chicken Bok Choy Soup from Nosh My Way
- French Potato Leek Soup from Curious Cuisiniere
- Gluten Free Chicken Pho Soup from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Salad from From Gate to Plate
- Quinoa Mango Pomegranate Spinach Salad with White Balsamic Vinigrette from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Red Cabbage and Golden Raisin Salad from girlichef
- Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Endive Slaw with Champagne Vinaigrette from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Spinach and Black Bean Ravioletti Soup from Big Bears Wife
- Black Pepper Tofu with Black Garlic Sauce from Hezzi-Ds Books and Cooks
- Fish Steamed with Spicy Couscous from Food Lust People Love
- Greek Style Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce from Nik Snacks
- Kale Pesto with Squash Noodles from Ruffles & Truffles
- Mexican Turkey Cutlets from Magnolia Days
- Meyer Lemon Roasted Chicken Thighs, Fennel & Sweet Potato from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Portuguese Kale Soup from Recipes Food and Cooking
- Salmon with Mushroom Sauce from Cooking Chat
- Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Quinoa from Bobbis Kosy Kitchen
- Slow Cooker Italian Barley & Sausage from Foxes Loves Lemons
- Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches from Food Done Light
- Tomato Goat Cheese Arugula Flatbread from Family Foodie
- Easy to be Green Chocolate Chip Cookies from What Smells So Good?
- Fruit Parfait from Desserts Required
- Maple Pear Scones from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Easy Blackberry Crumble from The Perfect Brownie
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