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| Is that Chicken...or just a delicious Pac-Man? |
We all know that original pot pie is delicious. And some taste bud sticklers might harass you about eating healthier foods just isn't the same...and yadda yadda yadda. Who cares?! This is about our lives right? Honestly, we all have no-one to please but ourselves. With that being said, this dish is sure to please even the hardest of cases, and if it doesn't....toss them a pie crust, and tell them they can go to town.
For this particular dish, you will want to give yourself enough time. It will take longer than a Lunchable to prepare, so be ready for that. Perfection takes time.
Filling:
2 tablespoons light butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped/diced
3/4 cup celery, chopped/diced
1 cup carrot, chopped/diced
2 servings shredded hash brown potatoes (can use fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or Whole Wheat White
1 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons light butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped/diced
3/4 cup celery, chopped/diced
1 cup carrot, chopped/diced
2 servings shredded hash brown potatoes (can use fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or Whole Wheat White
1 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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| We know...we know. You see vegetable stock. |
My wife didn't have chicken broth in the house, so she substituted it with vegetable stock. While the dinner turned out good, we both agreed that it's at least 3 times better with the chicken broth.
6 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 servings seasoned panko breadcrumbs
4 egg whites
13x9 baking dish,
Olive oil non-stick spray.
Olive oil non-stick spray.
Directions:
Spray baking dish with non-stick olive oil spray and place aside.
Add flour/stock mixture to vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Add hash browns and cook an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness or split in half. You can ask the butcher to do that for you.
Season with salt and pepper (Obviously, this step can be omitted if you choose.)
On one side of breast, fill with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of mixture.
Cover with the other side. You may need to use toothpicks to keep chicken closed.
Dip chicken into eggs, and then breadcrumbs to coat.
Gently press down to ensure that the panko sticks.
Spray lightly with non-stick olive oil spray, and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
Spray baking dish with non-stick olive oil spray and place aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter.
Add carrots, celery and onion, cook until fork tender, 10-15 minutes.
Add carrots, celery and onion, cook until fork tender, 10-15 minutes.
In bowl, whisk flour with chicken stock, salt and pepper.
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| Whisk it good. Whisk it real good. |
Add flour/stock mixture to vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Add hash browns and cook an additional 5 minutes.
Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness or split in half. You can ask the butcher to do that for you.
On one side of breast, fill with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of mixture.
Cover with the other side. You may need to use toothpicks to keep chicken closed.
Gently press down to ensure that the panko sticks.
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| We are almost at the finish line! |
Spray lightly with non-stick olive oil spray, and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
And there you have it! Sure, it may take you a little while for the prep, but just think about it...you'll be getting exercise, and rewarding yourself with tasty food for all of your activity greatness! Let us know if you try it out. Good luck, and have a great weigh!
