Dinner for 6
Chicken Pot Pie
$9.68for 455 minServes 6
Chicken, vegetables, and creamy broth bake between two flaky crusts for a golden pot pie.
Photo: kitchenswagger.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
 | Frozen vegetables, 5 oz$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 3.25 oz$0.09/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
 | Butter, 2.75 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.07Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Broth, 15 oz$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.02Typical price |
 | Milk, 5.75 oz$0.04/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $0.23Typical price |
 | Pie crust, 2$3.49 each typical | 2 | $6.98Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.52 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$2.42 per serving$9.68 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup green peas
- 2/3 cup corn
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 9 inch unbaked pie crusts
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Simmer the chicken in the chicken broth in a medium saucepan for 10 to 12 minutes, until it reaches 165 F, then cut it into pieces.
- Melt the butter in the saucepan, cook the onion for 4 minutes, and stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk in the cooking broth and milk, then cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the chicken, carrots, peas, and corn, then pour the filling into one crust and cover it with the second crust.
- Brush the crust with beaten egg and water, cut several vents, and bake in a 9-inch pie plate for 30 to 35 minutes.
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