5 Simple & Easy Comfort Food Recipes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner and often cheaper than chicken.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: homemade crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and can be made from pantry staples.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and can be less expensive than butter.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually add chicken broth and cream, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Add cooked chicken, carrots, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Roll out pie crust and fit into a pie dish.

Pour the chicken mixture into the crust.

Cover with another layer of pie crust, sealing edges.

Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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