Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Pie Recipe

I used to make a different version of this pie, but it had almost twice the calories in it. I loved it so much and so I eventually managed to tweak it so that it has the same taste, but much less fat.  Now I can share this healthy chicken and vegetable pie recipe with you and I am sure you are going to love it.

How to make Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Pie Recipe:

This healthy chicken and vegetable pie recipe uses a lighter version of puff pastry and there is less of it which helps to lower the calories, plus I have replaced the double cream that was in my old recipe which helped a lot! This chicken pie is a high protein meal as it contains 39g in a single serving. I suggest serving it with green beans or broccoli.

For those of you who would like to watch me make this healthy recipe, there is a Video on my YouTube Channel, just click the link below to see it:

Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Pie: Recipe Video

Ingredients for Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Pie Recipe
(for 5 portions):

180g chopped carrot

1 tsp coconut oil

400g diced chicken breast

1 medium onion, chopped

70g button mushrooms

1 tsp garlic puree

1-3 tsp french mustard (depending on how strong you like the flavour)

100-200ml chicken stock

1 chicken stock pot

½ cup peas

300ml reduced fat crème fraiche

½ cup sping onions, chopped

¾ sheet light puff pastry

Method:

Start by simmering the carrot for around 10 mins until softened.

Melt the coconut oil in a pan on a medium heat and then fry the chicken until lightly browned.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Fry the onion in the chicken juices left in the pan for a couple of minutes.

Add in the mushrooms and fry for another 2 mins.

Return the chicken to the pan and stir together.

Add in the garlic puree, followed by between 1 and 3 tsp french mustard, this really depends on how strong you like the flavour, I added 2.

Add in salt, pepper and mixed herbs (season to taste) followed by half of the crème fraiche.

Stir well and then add the remaining crème fraiche.

Add in the cooked carrots and ½ cup peas, I used frozen.

Add in 1 chicken stock pot and ix well.

Stir in 100 – 200ml chicken stock, I only needed 100ml but it depends on how thick you like your sauce.

Add in ½ cup chopped spring onions and then simmer for 5 mins.

Take out your light puff pastry sheet and cut ¾ of it into strips, you can keep the rest in the fridge or freeze it.

Pour the pie filling into your dish or dishes, I used smaller dishes which hold 2 portions each and then I froze the remainder of the filling.

Place your pastry strips over the filling and then bake your pie for 30-40 minutes or until the pastry is cooked.

Serve and enjoy!

Macros (for 1 portion):

Calories: 400 kcal

Carbs: 30g

Sugars: 6g

Fat: 19g

Protein: 39g

I hope you enjoyed this recipe, it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days. If you want to freeze it, do it after putting the pastry on and then put in the oven when it has been defrosted. The pastry is at its best when it has just been cooked. I tend to freeze the filling in portions without the pastry and then finish it off the day I am going to be eating it.  The filling can be used for meal prepping.

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Healthy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Why not try this delicious healthier version of chicken fried rice, it is quick to make and is a lot cheaper than your local takeaway.   This healthy chicken fried rice recipe can be kept in the fridge or frozen and so is great for meal prepping.

How to make Healthy Chicken Fried Rice:

This recipe is easy to follow and is one of my much loved comfort foods with an added bonus – it is only 405 calories! See below for ingredients and macro-nutrient information for this healthy recipe.

There is a video for this recipe on my Youtube Channel if you would prefer to watch rather than read!

Healthy Chicken Fried Rice: Recipe Video

This meal is great for those of you wanting a high protein meal thanks to the chicken, egg and brown rice giving it 34g protein in one small meal.  It freezes well or can be kept in the fridge so can be used as a meal prepping recipe.

Ingredients for Healthy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe (1 portion):  

1 tsp Coconut oil (you can use any oil but the Macros will differ)
40g chopped onions
1 Large free range egg
70g raw cauliflower rice (shop bought or home-made)
60g pre-cooked brown rice (I used brown basmati as it is softer than long grain)
30g peas
60g cooked chicken
1 tbsp light soy sauce

Method:

Melt the coconut oil in a small container and use a spoon to drop a small amount into your pan, which should be on a medium heat.
Fry the onion until brown and caramelised, then remove from the pan into a separate bowl.
Whisk the egg and use another small amount of the oil and fry the egg quickly, breaking it up as you go into little pieces.  Remove from the pan and place with the onions.
Use the remaining oil to fry the cauliflower rice for a minute before adding in your cooked brown rice.
Add in the peas and fry until the cauliflower has softened but not for too long as it will go mushy if you let it steam or cook for too long.  Keep stirring at this point.
Add in the chicken, followed by the onions and egg.
Mix together and then add your soy sauce, serve and enjoy!

Macros for one portion:
405 kcal
33g Carbs (5g sugar)
15g fat
34g protein

I hope you enjoyed this healthy chicken fried rice recipe, of course you can multiply the ingredients to make a lot more and then split into portions for meal prep, it keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days; it even freezes well.

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Healthy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

If you’re craving Chicken Chow Mein and are thinking of heading out to your local takeaway, I urge you to try this healthy chicken chow mein recipe, a quick and healthy takeaway recipe that will be kinder on your pocket and your waistline, plus you can definitely eat it more than once a week!

How To Make Healthy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe:

My recipe for Healthy Chicken Chow Mein is quick to make and cheap at around £1.50 per portion.  Not only is it healthy and cheap but it is a high protein meal with 27g per portion.  All ingredients featured are from budget supermarket, Aldi, which is where I do my weekly shop and why the price per portion is so low.  You should be able to find all of the ingredients at your local Supermarket, no need to get any fancy sauces or go to any specialist shops.

Did I also mention how easy this recipe is?   If you want to see me make it, click the link below or visit my Youtube Channel where I have videos for all of my healthy recipes.

Healthy Chicken Chow Mein: Recipe Video

Ingredients for sauce (makes 3 portions):

50ml boiling water
1/2 chicken stock cube
1/4 tsp garlic granules (or you could use garlic puree)
1/4 tsp ground ginger
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1 heaped tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
200ml cold water

Method for Sauce:

Firstly ensure you have a container with a tight lid as you are going to be shaking it!
Dissolve the half stock cube in the boiling water in your container and stir until dissolved.  leave to cool before adding the other ingredients (the sauce only goes in towards the end of cooking time, so prepare your veg and begin to cook whilst waiting).
When cooled, add in the garlic granules, ginger and soy sauce.
Stir together before adding in the cold water.
Now add in the cornflour, fit the lid tightly onto the container and shake to mix.
The sauce will separate when standing so shake well again before adding into the pan.

Ingredients for Healthy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (1 portion):

1/2 tsp coconut oil (or your preferred frying oil)
30g sliced onion
50g sliced mushrooms
50g sliced carrot
50g sliced broccoli
100ml boiling water
85g sliced cooked chicken breast
1/2 portion medium or fine dry egg noodles

Method for main dish:

If you are using raw chicken, cook it separately before you begin the following steps.
Melt the coconut oil in a frying pan on a medium heat.
Add in the onions and fry for 2 minutes.
Add in mushrooms and fry for a further 2 minutes until browned.  Add in the carrot and broccoli and pour over 100 ml boiling water.  Stir and place a lid on the pan or use a metal tray to place on top, allowing the vegetables to steam.
Cook this way until the broccoli has turned bright green, then remove the lid.
Boil your noodles at this point in a separate pan.
When your vegetables are cooked to your liking, add your cooked chicken into the pan with the vegetables and then it is time to add the sauce.
Shake the container well and pour in 1/3 of your sauce (one portion).
Mix together and cook until the sauce bubbles and becomes thicker, then turn down the heat to low.
Check your noodles are cooked and then drain them before adding into the pan, stirring into the vegetables and sauce.
Turn off the heat, serve and enjoy!

Macros for one portion including sauce:

393 kcal
54g carbs (7g sugar)
7g fat
31g protein

If you want to cut down the carbs slightly in this recipe, or you don’t like noodles, you can replace the noodles with 80g sweet potato:

310 kcal
41g carbs (10g sugar)
6g fat
27g protein

Or if you really want to cut down on the carbs, you can replace the noodles with 80g spiralised corguette (zucchini):

257 kcal
26g carbs (6g sugar)
6g fat
27g protein

I hope you enjoyed this healthy chicken chow mein recipe, it is one of my favourites and fits well into my diet plan and the ingredients can be prepared in advance so it is perfect for prepping and storing in the fridge for a quick lunch or evening meal.

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