The traditional chicken pot pie is a dish that brings back memories of family gatherings and the ultimate comfort food. What if you’re following a keto diet? Does that mean you have to say goodbye to this dish? Absolutely not! With the Keto Chicken Pot Pie you can enjoy all the delicious goodness of the classic pot pie without compromising your keto goals. Lets explore this dish that captures all the flavors without loading up on carbs.
Contents
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter or ghee
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet melt the butter on heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Sauté until the vegetables become soft.
- Include the chicken in the skillet. Cook it until it is no longer pink.
- Mix in the cream chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl combine almond flour and coconut flour. Gradually add this mixture to the skillet while stirring continuously until it thickens.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into a baking dish.
- Prepare a keto pie crust using flour, butter and egg. Place it over the chicken mixture. Brush the top with an egg wash, for an appearance.
- Bake in your preheated oven, for 20 25 minutes. Until the crust turns brown.
- Serve your Keto Chicken Pot Pie hot. Savor its comforting flavors!
How Does the Keto Version Differ from Traditional Chicken Pot Pie?
The Keto Chicken Pot Pie is a variation of the dish, where of using a crust made from flour it features a low carb almond flour crust. Additionally it includes keto vegetables ensuring you can enjoy the flavors without consuming too many carbs.
Why Opt for a Keto-Friendly Pie Crust?
A pie crust that is suitable, for a keto diet and mainly consists of flour provides a flaky texture that is reminiscent of traditional crusts but without the high carbohydrate content. It’s an option, for indulging in pies while following keto guidelines.
Keto Chicken Pot Pie: A Cozy Low-Carb Comfort Dish
Description
Dive into the rich and savory flavors of our Keto Chicken Pot Pie. A low-carb take on a classic comfort dish, it’s sure to warm your heart.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet melt the butter on heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Sauté until the vegetables become soft.
- Include the chicken in the skillet. Cook it until it is no longer pink.
- Mix in the cream chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl combine almond flour and coconut flour. Gradually add this mixture to the skillet while stirring continuously until it thickens.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into a baking dish.
- Prepare a keto pie crust using flour, butter and egg. Place it over the chicken mixture. Brush the top with an egg wash, for an appearance.
- Bake in your preheated oven, for 20-25 minutes. Until the crust turns brown.
- Serve your Keto Chicken Pot Pie hot. Savor its comforting flavors!
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Notes
- To enhance the taste you might want to try cooking the chicken pieces in bacon fat or incorporating some bacon into the filling.
Can You Freeze and Reheat This Dish?
Of course! The Keto Chicken Pot Pie can be stored in the freezer. Just let it cool down cover it well and pop it in the freezer. When you’re ready to enjoy it simply reheat it in the oven until its nice and warm.
Final Thought
The Keto Chicken Pot Pie is a reminder that you can still enjoy your comfort foods while sticking to a keto diet. With its savory flavors it’s the dish to warm you up on chilly nights or when you’re craving a hearty meal.
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