Chicken Pot Pie Crumble

My kids love chicken pot pie. I think they would eat it every single day if they could. This has the same great flavor of a chicken pot pie but it was just a little different. I loved the ratio of crumble to pot pie. It's definitely not fat free but maybe that's why it tasted so good.

Printable Recipe

Chicken Pot Pie Crumble

Chicken and Sauce:
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
2 cups chicken broth
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrots, sliced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 cup frozen peas

Crumble Topping:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsps baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
6 Tbsp butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup half & half

Place the chicken and broth in a large pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until just done, about 10-12 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl. Pour the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a liquid measuring cup and reserve. Return the pot to the stovetop.

While the chicken cooks, preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle butter pieces on top of flour. Using your fingers or a pasty cutter, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles course crumbs. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Add the half & half until just combined. Crumble the mixture into irregular shaped pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until fragrant and it starts to brown, about 15 minutes, tossing halfway through. Set aside.

For the filling, heat olive oil in the now-empty pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5-8 minutes. While veggies are cooking, shred the chicken into bite size pieces. Transfer the veggies to the bowl with the shredded chicken; set aside.

Over medium heat, melt the butter in the empty pot. Stir in the flour and cook one minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the reserved chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally until sauce thickens. Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Remove from heat and stir the chicken, vegetables, and peas into the sauce.

Pour into a 9x13 baking dish. Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the filling. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 6-8

Recipe adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe

BBQ Meatballs

There is just something so wonderful about meatballs and mashed potatoes. It is the ultimate comfort food. So yummy!

Printable Recipe

BBQ Meatballs

Meatballs:

1 1/2 lb ground beef

3/4 cup quick oats

1 cup milk

3 Tbsp minced onion

1 1/2 tsp salt

ground black pepper, to taste

1 cup all-purpose flour

canola oil

Sauce:

1 cup ketchup

2 Tbsp sugar

3 Tbsp vinegar

2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce

4 Tbsp minced onion

1 dash of tabasco sauce

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine meatball ingredients and mix well. Roll into 1-2 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes. Remove from freezer. Dredge meatballs in flour. Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown meatballs in hot oil until just browned. Place in a 9x13 baking dish.

Combine ingredients for sauce. Pour over meatballs. Bake for 45 minutes.

Serves 6

Recipe adapted from Pioneer Woman

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Here's a list of my most popular posts from the last year.

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Cuban Street Tacos

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Oreo Truffles

These truffles are so amazing! They're very rich but so good. Definitely one of my favorite Christmas treats. I found a few different recipes for Oreo Truffles so I combined them and came up with this. Enjoy!

Printable Recipe

Oreo Truffles

1 pkg Oreos, ground in blender or food processor
1 1/2 pkg cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

Reserve 1/4 cup crushed oreos for topping. Combine remaining oreos and cream cheese. Beat together until mixed well. Form into small balls (about 1 inch) and refrigerate for a few hours until firm. Melt milk chocolate in the microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Dip half of the truffles into milk chocolate and place on wax paper. Immediately after dipping, sprinkle reserved oreo crumbs onto truffles. Press down so it sets into chocolate. Repeat with white chocolate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

makes about 50 truffles

Favorite Christmas Recipes

I love this time of year! I especially love all of the yummy food that we get to eat at Christmas time! I've made a list of my favorite Christmas recipes. Enjoy!

Christmas Treats:

Andes Mint Cookies

Chocolate Orange Brownies

Andes Mint Fudge

Caramel Brownies

Peanut Butter Truffles

 Christmas Breakfast:

Buttermilk Syrup

Christmas Side Dishes:

Chantilly Potatoes

Christmas Salad

Ground Beef Stew

Printable Recipe

Ground Beef Stew
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp flour
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
3 cups beef broth
2/3 cup half & half
4 tsp dijon mustard
2 lb unpeeled yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 Tbsp fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried

In a large pot, brown ground beef with onion; drain. Stir in salt, pepper, and flour. Add mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix together beef broth, half & half, and dijon. Stir into beef mixture. Add potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook covered for 15 minutes, or until veggies are tender. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 6-8

Recipe adapted from Real Mom Kitchen