Low Carb Comfort Food: Chicken Pot Pie!

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pie crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought pie crust

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while store-bought can save time.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet.

Add 1/3 cup chopped onion and sauté until slightly browned.

Stir in 2 stalks of chopped celery and 1/3 cup mushrooms; sauté until fragrant.

Add 1/3 cup carrots, 1 cup chopped zucchini, and 1/4 cup cauliflower; mix well.

Season with 1/4 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add fresh pepper to taste and continue to sauté until vegetables soften.

Add 1 can of drained green beans and stir into the mixture.

Add 4 ounces of cream cheese and let it melt into the mixture.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and let simmer until thickened.

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