Easy Light Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (Perfect for a Cozy Weekend Dinner)
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Looking for a lighter take on comfort food that still tastes like home? This Weekend Light Chicken Pot Pie recipe comes straight from my mom’s kitchen, adapted from a classic Cooking Light magazine recipe!
It’s packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all without the heavy calories, making it perfect for cozy weekends or meal prep.
As someone who loves comfort food but not the extra weight it tends to bring, I’m always testing recipes that feel indulgent but are better for you. This one’s a keeper.
Light Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
My mom likes to get her ingredients setup first so she feels organized. She ended up using shredded carrots instead of chopped to save time.
This lightened-up chicken pot pie features lean chicken, fresh vegetables, and a top-only pie crust, cutting down on calories while keeping all the cozy flavor you love.
It’s a healthier twist on a classic comfort food that’s perfect for weekend dinners, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd.
My mom also made a large pie plate version of the chicken pot pie too.
She ended up doubling the recipe as when you are cooking for multiple generations, you need a lot of food!
See the full recipe below.
Mom’s Weekend Light Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Supply List
- 1 slice of bacon chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups potato cubed
- 1 cup chopped carrots my mom purchased shredded to save time
- 2 cups leeks or chopped onions
- 6 skinless boneless chicken cut into small cubes
- 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 package 14.1 ounce refrigerated pie dough
- 1 tbsp fat free milk
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
Instructions : Step by Step
- Preheat oven to 450
- Cook Bacon (we used the microwavable bacon – quick and easy clean up!) Must be crisp
- In large stovetop skillet, heat olive oil and garlic on medium for 1 minute, add bacon, celery, potato, chicken and carrots – saute for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and leeks. Saute 1 minute.
- Slowly add broth to pan, stirring constantly and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes until thick (keep stirring)
- Simmer on low
- Spoon mixture into crocks, individual ramekins or a large baking pie plate. Cut dough into circles large enough to cover the top of dishes. Press dough tightly along edges and cut slits on top to vent.
- Combine milk and egg white and brush over dough.
- Bake 450 for 30 minutes or until dough is golden brown.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving
- Adapted from The Cooking Light Magazine.
Tips
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There are so many ways to make chicken pot pie. I prefer chicken pot pie with crust or chicken pot pie with biscuits and it’s even better when it’s a healthy version.
By not lining the bottom of the crock or pie plate with crust, you are saving on calories.
You may also like our chicken and dumpling recipe.
This recipe below is the non-healthy version but great for a splurge day!
It’s so yummy.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits recipe
If you’ve been looking for a healthier way to enjoy classic comfort food, this light chicken pot pie is a must-try. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner but special enough for a cozy weekend meal with family. Whether you make it in individual crocks or one big pie plate, it’s sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
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This looks so delicious!! Chicken pot pie (or any pot pie) was my least favorite meal growing up. I absolutely hated the stuff. When I met my husband he used to but the microwave pot pies all the time and finally convinced me to try one again. I’m not sure why I hated it so much as a kid but now I love pot pie. It’s funny how our appreciation of food changes as we get older. Can’t wait to try out this recipe. Thank you for sharing!!
-Jamie
My son will not eat it! He doesn’t like all his food mixed together -haha. I always tell him, you have no idea what you are missing out on!!
Mmm, I love chicken pot pie! This healthy recipe sounds delicious and not hard to make. Thank you for sharing it. I don’t have any individual baking dishes, so it’s good to know you can also make it in a pie plate.
Hi Brenda!!! I hope you had a great weekend and yes, it’s amazing in a pie plate too!!
Your mom is correct pulling all ingredients prior to cooking – it is called Mise en place.
I am teaching this to my grandchildren.
Sorry so late with a comment, just got in to reading so much of your life.
Best wishes.
Thank you Diana!