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Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie Skillet

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie Skillet
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min
Serves
4
Serving
1 heaping cup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups mushrooms diced
  • 2 cups frozen vegetable mix thawed
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend

Method

  1. 1Bring pot of water to boil and reduce to gentle simmer.
  2. 2Add chicken breast and cover, simmer 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  3. 3Remove chicken and transfer to bowl, shred into pieces using two forks and set aside.
  4. 4Heat butter in large skillet over medium temperature.
  5. 5Once melted add garlic, mushrooms and vegetable mix.
  6. 6Sauté 4-6 minutes stirring occasionally until softened.
  7. 7Whisk arrowroot powder, broth and cream together in small bowl until smooth.
  8. 8Pour mixture into skillet and stir well to combine.
  9. 9Add thawed peas, shredded chicken and Italian seasoning.
  10. 10Reduce heat to low and simmer 4-5 more minutes until mixture thickens to stew-like consistency.
  11. 11Remove from heat and divide evenly between bowls.

Good to know

Storage
Keep refrigerated in sealed container up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months
Serving Tips
Each portion is approximately 1 heaping cup
More Flavor
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Dairy-Free
Use plant-based butter alternative and full-fat canned coconut milk instead of cream.

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