Healthy Comfort Food Recipes | Chocolate Brownies and Chicken Pot Pie

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, and margarine is often less expensive.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Sauté leeks, carrots, and celery in butter until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Gradually add chicken broth, stirring until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in heavy cream, thyme, and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

Fold in cooked chicken until well combined.

Transfer filling to a pie dish and cover with pie crust, sealing edges.

Cut slits in the crust to allow steam to escape.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until crust is golden brown.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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