Cati’s Mexican Chicken Pot Pie

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 15
Cati's Mexican Chicken Pot Pie
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion , chopped
4 -5 carrots , peeled and chopped
4 -5 tablespoons flour
salt and pepper
16 -20 ounces chicken broth
2 -3 cups cooked chicken ( I use leftover rotisserie chicken )
1 package taco seasoning
2 cans black beans , drained and rinsed
1 can chopped green chilies
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup frozen white corn

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
648
Sugar
6g
Fat
31g
Cati's Mexican Chicken Pot Pie is a Southwestern twist on a classic comfort food. It features the traditional chicken pot pie filling with the addition of black beans, salsa, and taco seasoning. This dish is a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for a cozy evening at home or a potluck dinner. It's a simple recipe that's easy to customize to suit your taste preferences by using more or less spice, or by adding extra vegetables like green bell peppers or jalapenos.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2.In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion until softened.
3.Add the chopped carrots and cook for a few more minutes until they begin to soften.
4.Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until everything is coated.
5.Gradually stir in the chicken broth, whisking constantly, and bring it to a boil.
6.Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to thicken.
7.Add the cooked chicken, taco seasoning, black beans, green chilies, and both types of corn. Stir everything together and heat until it's warm.
8.Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish and cover with a layer of puff pastry.
9.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
10.Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Cati’s Mexican Chicken Pot Pie is packed with vegetables, making it a hearty and filling meal that’s perfect for cooler weather.

The combination of spices and salsa give it a delicious Mexican flair.

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.

The pot pie is an easily transportable dish.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The vegetables in this recipe provide a range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, potassium, and fiber.
Black beans are a great source of plant-based protein, and they’re also high in folate and iron.
This recipe can be made more nutritious by using a lower-sodium broth and reducing the amount of butter in the filling.

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