Dinner for 4
Chicken Pot Pie with broth
This creamy chicken pot pie filling cooks with vegetables and broth, then bakes in a dish until bubbling and thick.
Typical price
$10.08for 4 servings
$2.52 per serving$10.08 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.7 lb | $0.92Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.64Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 21 oz | $1.45Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $3.82Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 stalks celery
- 1 cup frozen pearl onions
- 3 carrots
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cognac or brandy
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 egg
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and grease a 9-inch deep baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, celery, pearl onions, and carrots for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the broth and cognac.
- Add the salt, white pepper, and cream, then simmer for 8 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and peas, transfer the filling to the baking dish, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Cool the pot pie for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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