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Close-up view of a Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with a golden crust.
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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 550
A comforting and nutritious casserole combining tender chicken, vegetables, and rice in a creamy sauce, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 oz Mushrooms (canned or fresh and diced)
  • 0.5 cup Yellow Onion (diced)
  • 0.67 cup Celery (diced)
  • 0.67 cup Carrots (diced)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 0.33 cup All Purpose Flour (or GF flour)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1.5 cups Low Fat Milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice (uncooked)
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast (cubed or shredded and pre-cooked)
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth (no sodium added)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook vegetables in oil until slightly al dente, then stir in flour and cook briefly.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Off heat, mix in peas, rice, and chicken.
  • Transfer mixture to baking dish, add broth, cover with foil, and bake 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil, stir, bake another 30 minutes, then let sit 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or a sprinkle of cheese before baking.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, chicken, healthy