New Recipe

I love to try new recipes and am always looking for something that I can get Braelyn and Bailey to at least try and not spit back at me. I found this in my new kid favorite cookbook but really was a favorite for all of us. I love chicken pot pie but i never eat it because of all the fat and calories in it and am not really a fan of the crust so I gave this spin on it a try.

Smashed Potatoe Chicken Pot Pie

3 tbsp butter
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp seasoned pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 14 oz can reduced sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup milk
2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 20 oz package refrigerated mashed potatoes (about 2 2/3 cups)
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/2 tsp bottled minced garlic

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, 1/4 tsp of the seasoned pepper; and the salt. Add chicken broth and milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Stir in thawed raw vegetables and cooked chicken. Pour into an ungreased 3 quart rectangular baking dish.

In a medium bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, garlic, and the remaining 1/4 tsp seasoned pepper. Using a spoon, drop potatoe mixture in large mounds over chicken mixture in baking dish.

Bake, uncovered in a 375 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Hope you enjoy!