Cast-Iron Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie cooked in a cast iron skillet is easy and delicious!MORE+LESS-

Make with

Pillsbury Pie Crust

4

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1

cup frozen pearl onions, thawed

1

tablespoon freshly chopped sage

1/4

cup all-purpose flour

1

bag (11 oz) frozen healthy colors market blend vegetables

1 1/2

cup shredded rotisserie chicken

1

(9-inch) Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Pie Crust

2

pinches coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

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• 2

  Heat the oil in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they start to brown, about 4 minutes.

• 3

  Add the garlic and sage and bloom for 30 seconds.

• 4

  Add the kale and sauté until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

• 5

  Add the flour and continue to sauté another 2 minutes, until the kale is coated.

• 6

  Add the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until slightly thickened. Stir in the veggies and peas.

• 7

  Add the chicken and simmer for about 5 minutes, until it's nice and thick. Season well with salt and pepper.

• 8

  Unroll the pie crust and lay it over the cast iron. You may pinch the edges if you choose, or leave them be.

• 9

  Slide into the oven for 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Reduce heat to 375°F and cook another 15 minutes, or until the crust is a deep golden brown.

• 10

  Let rest 20 minutes before cutting into the pie. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories

560

Calories from Fat

310

% Daily Value

Total Fat

35g

53%

Saturated Fat

9g

46%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

100mg

34%

Sodium

1160mg

48%

Potassium

390mg

11%

Total Carbohydrate

42g

14%

Dietary Fiber

3g

11%

Sugars

3g

Protein

20g

Vitamin A

45%

45%

Vitamin C

25%

25%

Calcium

6%

6%

Iron

10%

10%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 6 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

• Why are cast-iron skillets so amazing? Because they're perfect for making an entire chicken pot pie! Rustic, easy, and delicious, this Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is comfort food at its finest.Do you want me to know what's in this pot pie? Besides the chicken part? Kale. Baby pearl onions. Green Giant veggies. Peas. Love.So you'll grab a bag of Green Giant Veggie steamers! We used Nature's Blend. Also get some frozen pearl onions and peas. Nuke those pearls real quick. Just to thaw 'em some.Then just cook your ingredients and gently lay a Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust over the cast iron skillet. You can pinch the edges like a pro if you want, but I left mine sloppy. I MEAN rustic.Bake and enjoy!