Calories in Chicken Pot Pie

Food analysis

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There is 348 calories in 162 grams of Chicken Pot Pie. With 212 calories per 100 grams, this food would be considered a Medium calorie density food.

Chicken Pot Pie is Medium in carbohydrates, Medium in proteins and High in fats. You can look at the macronutrients graph below for a detailed ratio.

With 19 grams of "Net carbohydrates" per 100 grams, it not safe to consume if you are following a Keto or Ketosis diet.

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Macronutrients split

Nutrients and how much we eat of it play an important role on our health and body composition. To learn more on theses, check our blog posts on Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats.

Chicken pot pie may be popular but it definitely doesn't fit in the list of healthy foods. The crust of the chicken pot pie is what makes this dish unhealthy. The chicken and vegetables inside it provide you with protein and vitamins.

Pros and cons of chicken pot pie

Chicken pot pie is conventional comfort food. With rich gravy, crisp vegetables, and heaps of chicken within a flaky crust, it's the perfect dish to warm you up in the cold winter months. A nutritious food may be made at home with the correct ingredients, but frozen ones on the supermarket shelf should be avoided.

Pros

• The chicken and vegetables provide protein and important vitamins and minerals
  
  
• Chicken pot pie is great especially in winter when you need to build your immunity
  
  

Cons

• They are high in fat and have a considerable amount of calories in them
  
  
• They are high in carbs and fats
  
  
• They are high in sodium if you are buying from the store
  
  

For weight loss

It is better to keep away from this dish if you are seriously trying to lose weight. The calories, fat, sodium, and carbs all make it a non-healthy food.

Easy chicken pot pie recipe

1. Sautee your favorite vegetables along with mushrooms and garlic in 6 Tbsp of butter until soft.
   
   
2. To this add cream and chicken broth and simmer until thickened.
   
   
3. Add shredded chicken, peas, and parsley and stir
   
   
4. Remove from heat.
   
   
5. Roll out the pie crust either homemade or bought from the store to 12″ and transfer to a pie pan.
   
   
6. Add Filling into the crust and cover with the second crust.
   
   
7. Crimp edges, cut slits, brush with egg wash
   
   
8. Bake at 425˚F for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown

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