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James Pot Pie: Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie

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A cozy, creamy chicken pot pie filled with fresh vegetables and simple ingredients for an easy homemade comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Dough Prep 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 6
Calories 401 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 4 inch oven-safe ramekins or 6 small baking dishes
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Rolling Pin for crust
  • 1 Large baking sheet to place the ramekins on while baking
  • 1 medium pot or skillet

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend King Arthur
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 6 Tbsp cold butter or solid coconut oil
  • 4-5 tbsp ice water

Filling

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 large fresh carrots diced
  • 2 large fresh celery stalks diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp gluten-free flour or 2 Tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk

Seasonings

  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme or dried
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¾ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Make the crust:

  • Mix gluten-free flour and sea salt in a bowl.
    Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
    Add ice water slowly until dough forms.
    Chill 10-15 minutes.

Roll the dough:

  • Roll dough on lightly floured parchment paper and cut circles to fit baking dishes.

Cook the chicken:

  • Boil chicken for about 8 minutes.
    Cool slightly and shred or cut into small pieces.

Cook vegetables:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet.
    Add onion, carrots, and celery.
    Cook about 5 minutes until soft.

Make the sauce:

  • Add garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
    Stir in gluten-free flour.
    Slowly add chicken broth and coconut milk (or almond milk).
    Cook until slightly thick.
  • Add and stir in chicken and peas.
    Remove from heat.

Assemble pot pies:

  • Place crust in baking dishes and pre-bake at 375°F for 8 minutes.
    Add filling and top with crust.
    Cut small vents.

Bake:

  • Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until golden.
    Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Video

Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie (Dairy-Free Option) | Easy Comfort Food Recipe

Notes

Brush with egg wash or almond milk (optional) for the golden crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 1111mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4468IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
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