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13+ Best Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Recipes for Weight Loss

Keep the comfort food, but lose the unnecessary calories.
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On a stressful or nerve-wracking day, nothing is better than coming home to a hot, rich home-cooked meal. What if we told you there was a way to treat yourself to delicious comfort food without overindulging? Insert our chicken pot pie recipes!

With these healthy recipes, your favorite comfort food can now become your go-to dish for satisfying cravings. Say goodbye to sad salads and hello to a healthier way to eat more of what you love. Try out whole-grain crust, simple butter swaps, and natural ingredients with these chicken pot pie recipes. Plus, we've got 45+ Cozy Casserole Recipes that are perfect for any night.

Best-Ever Healthier Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Low-calorie chicken pot pie
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

We clear out the artery-clogging fats, cut the calories by more than half, and deliver an easy chicken pot pie recipe you're bound to love.

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Mini Chicken Pot Pies

mini chicken pot pies
Courtesy of My Name Is Yeh

Cute as can be and great for controlling portion size, this recipe is perfect for families with smaller kids and picky eaters. With carrots, peas, and onions, these mini pot pies are great for reaching your daily vegetable intake.

Get the recipe from My Name is Yeh.

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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

chicken pot pie soup
Courtesy of Ambitious Kitchen

Calling all paleo dieters, this dairy-free pot pie still has all the creamy goodness you love. Puree cauliflower and potatoes to achieve the rich texture, and don't forget to load on the veggies!

Get the recipe from Ambitious Kitchen.

The easy way to make healthier comfort foods.

1-Hour Vegan Pot Pies

vegan pot pies
Courtesy of Minimalist Baker

Stick to your vegan diet with this easy-to-make pot pie recipe. Topped with a vegan biscuit, this is one of the quickest chicken pot pie recipes to throw together, and save the leftover biscuits for the next morning's breakfast.

Get the recipe from Minimalist Baker.

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Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

crock pot chicken pot pie
Courtesy of Well Plated

Cook this protein-packed pot pie in a crock-pot, allowing you to plan ahead for dinnertime. Saute mushrooms, celery, carrots, and herbs before adding them to the slow cooker. Save time by chopping up vegetables in advance, up to three days before cooking.

Get the recipe from Well Plated.

Lightened Up Chicken Pot Pie

lightened up chicken pot pie
Courtesy of Ambitious Kitchen

With "light" already in its name, your body is going to feel good after enjoying this dish. Its secret? A dairy-free sauce made with dairy-free milk and chicken broth instead of cream and butter.

Get the recipe from Ambitious Kitchen.

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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

chicken pot pie casserole
Courtesy of Fit Foodie Finds

One of those chicken pot pie recipes that's perfect for entertaining, this casserole can serve a crowd of up to eight people. For the grain base, opt for brown rice instead of white for added fiber.

Get the recipe from Fit Foodie Finds.

Rotisserie Chicken Pot Pie

rotisserie chicken pot pie
Courtesy of Kim's Cravings

This recipe makes dinnertime easy by using rotisserie chicken and puff pastry to cut down on prep time. These miniature pot pies cut down on calories by only adding crust on top, as opposed to a full pie encasing.

Get the recipe from Kim's Cravings.

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Turkey and Wild Rice Pot Pie

turkey wild rice pot pie
Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest

Alternate chicken with turkey in this recipe for a leaner, nutrient-filled pot pie. For a unique texture, add wild rice into the base of the pot pie along with the veggies. Add a little lemon for freshness and enjoy this unique take on a classic.

Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

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Keto Chicken Pot Pie

keto chicken pot pie
Courtesy of I Breathe I'm Hungry

This recipe is all about the keto filling. Made with garlic, lean pieces of chicken, carrots, peas, onions, and thyme, you won't miss out on any of the warmth and rich flavors of a traditional home-cooked meal.

Get the recipe from I Breathe I'm Hungry.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry Crust

chicken pot pie puff pastry
Courtesy of Foodie Crush

With all the flavor of classic chicken pot pie recipes, this dish offers lighter alternatives, such as almond milk. Use fresh instead of frozen vegetables and just a top crust to finish off this healthier pot pie.

Get the recipe from Foodie Crush.

Crock Pot Crustless Chicken Pot Pie

chicken pot pie
Courtesy of Flour on my Face

Hold the comfort, lose the crust! And plan on making extra portions because this dish is great for freezing and heating up on those busier weeknights. Combine lean chicken breast, cauliflower florets, carrots, and more in the crock-pot to get dinner started.

Get the recipe from Flour On My Face.

Lightened Up Chicken Pot Pie With Wild Mushrooms and Leeks

chicken pot pie mushrooms
Courtesy of Craving Something Healthy

Branch out and fall in love with new flavors like mushroom and leek. Use unsalted chicken stock to cut down on sodium. Like some of the other chicken pot pie recipes on the list, this one uses just a top crust to reduce calories.

Get the recipe from Craving Something Healthy.

Gluten Free Healthy Chicken Pot Pie

gluten free chicken pot pie
Courtesy of Southern in Law

Perfect for a dinner for two, cut out the gluten without losing the flakiness of a classic crust. Pro tip: When baking the individual pot pies, place them on a cookie sheet to avoid spills during transportation.

Get the recipe from Southern In Law.

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