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- How To Make Keto Chicken Pot Pie
- Keto Pot Pie FAQs
- Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie Storage Instructions
- More Keto Chicken Comfort Food Recipes
- Tools To Make Low Carb Pot Pie
- Keto Chicken Pot Pie Recipe card
- Recipe Reviews
After 6 rounds of testing, I think I have to say, this is the best keto chicken pot pie recipe! It has layers of almond flour pie crust surrounding a creamy, easy low carb chicken pot pie filling. It’s like a keto chicken soup with a crust. In other words, full-on comfort food. It’s definitely one of those dishes that will have people saying, “ Are you sure this is keto low carb pot pie?! ”
This recipe has a similar approach to other low carb double crust pie recipes like keto apple pie — but made as savory comfort food insert of a dessert.
Comfort food is comforting, there’s no denying it! But it can also feel heavy (literally), which is why I love recreating favorite meals in a healthier way – so that you can have your favorite comfort food meals… and keep your keto lifestyle. It doesn’t have to be one or the other, and it’s one of the reasons I started Wholesome Yum in the first place!
When you’re craving some healthier comfort food, I’ve got you covered. Once you try this chicken pot pie keto style, it’s time to try keto shepherd’s pie , keto meatloaf , and keto sloppy joes .
Comfort foods may taste amazing, but they can come with not-so-nice side effects (hello, heartburn and indigestion). And while keto can help with this, sometimes it’s not enough. That’s why it’s so nice to keep Acidil Meltaway Tablets on-hand, so you can have comfort food without the discomfort — keto or not! They are made by Boiron, one of my favorite sources for natural remedies.
This remedy has it all: plant-based active ingredients, meltaway texture that requires no food or water, non-drowsy formula, and no fake colors, sweeteners, or preservatives. Best of all, you can take it anytime you’re feeling symptoms — perfect for when comfort food cravings hit hard!
How To Make Keto Chicken Pot Pie
Don’t be intimidated by the steps to make this chicken pot pie keto recipe, it’s easier than it looks, and the delicious comfort food is so worth it!
Keto pie crust:
We’re following instructions 1-3 from this almond flour pie crust recipe , but modifying the amounts as listed on the recipe card below (to have enough for a top crust).
- Stir dry ingredients – Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour and sea salt .
- Beat in wet ingredients. Beat in butter and egg using a hand mixer .
- Add gelatin powder. This helps the crust be more flexible to support a top crust. Sprinkle gelatin powder and water, then beat again until uniform.
- Press. Divide dough in half, with one half a little bigger. Press bigger dough into pie pan , going up the sides of the pan. Crimp edges if desired.
- Bake. Bake the bottom crust until slightly golden, then let it cool.
- Roll out top crust. Place remaining crust in between two pieces of parchment paper and roll out to a circle that’s slightly larger than the pie pan.
Low carb pot pie filling:
- Saute. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute garlic and onions, until soft and starting to brown.
- Bloom gelatin. Meanwhile, pour 1/2 cup bone broth into a small bowl. Slowly sprinkle gelatin powder over it, then whisk until combined and set aside. It will get super thick in a few minutes, as shown below.
- Make filling. Add peas, carrots, heavy cream, and more bone broth to pan. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook until sauce thickens and volume is reduced by half.
- Add gelatin and chicken. Reduce heat to low, add gelatin to pan and stir until gelatin dissolves. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in shredded chicken . Let filling cool until warm but not hot.
TIP: It will thicken more as it cools down to warm.
Assembly:
- Fill crust. Gently transfer the cooled filling to the crust.
TIP: Make sure both filling and crust have cooled and are no longer hot or warm. If they are, let them cool until they are lukewarm. This will prevent the crust from absorbing the filling sauce or getting too soggy.
- Add top crust. Carefully flip the top crust over (parchment side up) on top of pot pie. Peel off the parchment paper and cut off excess crust around the edges, making sure it completely covers the bottom of crust. Carefully cut slits in top pie crust, wiggling the knife a bit to create air vents.
- Bake. It’s done when the top crust is golden and semi-firm.
TIP: If the edges start to brown too fast, cove rthem with foil or a pie shield .
- Cool slightly and enjoy! The pot pie filling will set better if you cut into the pie when it’s warm, not piping hot. (You can let a natural Acidil tablet dissolve on your tongue if you need it for heartburn, while you wait for the pie to cool.)
Is chicken pot pie keto?
Most chicken pot pies are not keto friendly, as the filling is thickened with a roux (flour) and the pie crusts are also made with white flour.
In this keto chicken pot pie recipe, we’re using an almond flour crust and a low carb chicken pot pie filling, for all the comfort food flavor without the extra carbs.
How many carbs in keto chicken pot pie?
Each serving of this pot pie has just 9 grams net carbs – pretty great for a comfort food keto meal in itself. Conventional chicken pot pie can clock in at 45 grams of net carbs or more, so this recipe is a much better low carb option.
TIP: If you want to lower carbs further, replace the peas and carrots with green and orange bell peppers. The flavors will be a bit less authentic, but the carbs will be lower.
Can you make it dairy-free?
Yes, you can use a dairy-free butter alternative in place of the butter, and coconut cream in place of the heavy cream for a dairy-free version.
Can you make a nut-free low carb chicken pot pie crust?
Possibly, but I haven’t tried it yet. You could try using my coconut flour pie crust recipe as a base – double it, and add the gelatin just as you would with the almond version.
Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie Storage Instructions
Can you make it ahead?
Yes. While it tastes best right out of the oven, you can make it ahead, or prep the components (crust and filling separately), then assemble and bake right before serving.
How to store keto diet chicken pot pie:
Store leftover pot pie in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Can you freeze chicken pot pie?
Yes, you can freeze the baked pot pie for 2-3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
How to reheat low carb chicken pot pie:
For the best results, reheat in a 350 degree F oven. You can microwave it as well, but the crust will be a little soggy.
More Keto Chicken Comfort Food Recipes
- Keto Chicken Parmesan – This simple meal has cheesy layers and crispy breading.
- Healthy Chicken Alfredo – The ultimate comfort food meal, that won’t weigh you down. Made with simple ingredients!
- Keto Chicken Tenders – Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. It’s hard to believe these have just 1 net carb for THREE strips.
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken – Just 5 ingredients to make this super-fun hasselback chicken with layers of bacon, cheddar, cream cheese, and jalapenos.
Tools To Make Low Carb Pot Pie
Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.
- Hand Mixer – This one is super powerful, and I love the included storage.
- Pie Dish – This basic pie pan is the perfect size for this keto friendly pot pie recipe.
- Marble Rolling Pin – The cool marble helps the crust from sticking when you roll it out.
- Enameled Cast Iron Saucepan – You can’t beat the heat retention on this. The filling comes together a lot faster than using others.
- Acidil Meltaway Tablets – The best natural remedy if you get heartburn from comfort foods like this.
Recipe Video
Ingredients
Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.
Keto Pie Crust:
- 4 cups Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
- 3/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter (unsalted, measured solid, then melted) ▢
- 1 large Egg ▢
- 1 tbsp Unflavored gelatin powder ▢
- 2 tbsp Water ▢
Keto Chicken Pot Pie Filling:
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter ▢
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced) ▢
- 1/2 cup Onion (diced) ▢
- 3 tbsp Unflavored gelatin powder ▢
- 3/4 cup Chicken bone broth ▢
- 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots (diced) ▢
- 3/4 cup Heavy cream ▢
- 2 cups Shredded chicken (cooked) ▢
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt ▢
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper ▢
Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
Keto pie crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- To make the pie crust dough, follow steps 1-3 from this almond flour pie crust recipe , BUT you will use the amounts of almond flour, sea salt, butter, and egg above. (This is an extra amount for the top crust.) It’s easiest to use a hand mixer to combine. The dough will be crumbly.
- Sprinkle (don’t dump) in the gelatin powder and water, and use a hand mixer to combine, until uniform.
- Divide the dough in about half, with one half just a little bigger. Press the slightly larger half of the dough into a 9-inch pie pan , including the bottom and going up the sides. Crimp the edges if you like. Set the 2nd half of the dough aside.
- Bake the crust in the oven for 10-12 minutes , until just lightly golden. When done, set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Meanwhile, place the remaining half of the dough between two pieces of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin over the parchment paper to roll out to a circle slightly larger than the top of the pie pan, for the top crust.
Keto chicken pot pie filling:
- Meanwhile, make the filling. In a large cast iron saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute , until fragrant.
- Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes , until soft and starting to brown.
- Meanwhile, pour 1/2 cup bone broth into a small bowl. Slowly sprinkle the gelatin powder over it, then whisk together. Set aside to bloom.
- Add the frozen peas, carrots, heavy cream, and remaining 1/4 cup broth to the pan. Increase heat to bring to a simmer, then reduce and simmer for 7-10 minutes , until volume is reduced by half and carrots are soft.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the bloomed gelatin to the pan (it will be very thick). Stir well, until the gelatin dissolves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the shredded chicken (be sure that it’s not watery before adding).
- Let the filling cool for about 10-15 minutes , until warm but no longer hot. It should be a little thicker than when it was piping hot.
Assembly:
- Preheat the oven again to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C), if it has cooled. Make sure the filling and bottom crust are both cooled to no hotter than lukewarm before assembling.
- Gently transfer the cooled filling to the cooled bottom crust.
- Lift the top piece of parchment paper off the rolled out top crust. Using the bottom piece of parchment paper, carefully and rapidly flip the top crust over onto the pie, then gently peel off the parchment paper. Cut any excess top crust off the edges, making sure it still completely covers the bottom crust. Use your fingers to press the edges down to seal. If desired, crimp the edges of the crust. Cut 4 slits in the top of the pie, wiggling the knife a little to open up the slits a little.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top crust is golden and semi-firm. Check on it toward the end and cover the edges with foil if they start to brown before the top is done.
- Remove the pie from the oven. Cool until gently warm before cutting or removing from the pan. (The filling inside will thicken as it cools.)
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Low Carb Keto Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List
- Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
- The Basic Keto Meal Formula
- Understanding Macros
- Keto Food Swaps
- Keto Food List
- Electrolyte Basics
- Keto Diet Types
- Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
- Recipe Reviews
Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.
You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).
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- Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
- Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
- Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
- Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
- Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
- Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
- Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
- Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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The Basic Keto Meal Formula
Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.
Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.
Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.
| Pick A Protein | Pick A Veggie | Add Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Chicken Pork Eggs Lamb Turkey Fish Shellfish Protein powder Venison | Cauliflower Broccoli Zucchini Leafy Greens Cucumbers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Asparagus Radishes Bell Peppers Jicama Celery | Butter Avocado Oil Cheese Bacon Avocado Lard Ghee Mayo Nuts MCT Oil |
Understanding Macros
Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.
You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.
Carbs Are A Limit.
Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.
A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.
“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.
A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.
Protein Is A Goal.
Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].
“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.
Fat Is A Lever.
Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.
A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).
Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.
Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.
“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.
Keto Food Swaps
One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.
So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .
Keto Swaps For Breakfast
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Pancakes | Almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes |
| Oatmeal | Keto oatmeal with hemp seeds |
| Cinnamon rolls | Fathead cinnamon rolls |
| Cereal | Keto nut granola |
| Muffins | Almond flour muffins or coconut flour muffins |
| Donuts | Almond flour donuts |
| Scones | Almond flour scones |
| High-sugar smoothies | Smoothie with berries or avocado |
| Hash browns | Cauliflower hash browns |
| Breakfast casserole | Breakfast casserole with no potatoes |
| Egg whites | Whole eggs |
| Turkey bacon | Bacon |
| Waffles | Chaffles |
Keto Swaps For Bread
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Bagels | Fathead bagels |
| English muffin | Almond flour English muffin |
| White bread | Keto white bread |
| Multigrain bread | Coconut flour bread with seeds |
| Tortillas for wraps | Coconut flour tortillas |
| Corn taco shells | Cheddar cheese taco shells |
| Burger buns | Oopsie rolls , portobello mushroom caps |
| Breadsticks | Cauliflower breadsticks |
| Biscuits | Almond flour biscuits |
| Cornbread | Almond flour cornbread |
| Croutons | Parmesan crisps |
| Rice | Cauliflower rice , konjac rice |
Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Breaded wings | Crispy air fryer wings (unbreaded) |
| Low-fat meat & poultry | High-fat cuts, or cook low-fat cuts with fat |
| Mashed potatoes | Mashed cauliflower |
| Roasted potatoes | Roasted or fried radishes |
| Tacos | Taco salad |
| Pizza | Fathead crust , chicken crust , or cauliflower crust pizza |
| Lasagna | Eggplant lasagna |
| Potato salad | Cauliflower “potato” salad |
| French fries | Jicama , rutabaga , or zucchini fries |
| Tater tots | Cauliflower tots |
| Wraps | Lettuce wraps , almond flour tortillas |
| Sushi | Naruto-style or homemade rice-free sushi |
| Breaded chicken or fish | Breaded cuts with almond flour or pork rinds |
| Spaghetti | Zoodles , spaghetti squash , shirataki noodles, kelp noodles |
Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Nachos | Cheese crisps |
| High-sugar fruit | Berries & other keto fruits |
| Crackers | Almond flour crackers |
| Hummus | Cauliflower hummus |
| Soft pretzels | Fathead pretzels |
| Popcorn | Puffed cheese |
| Granola bars | Grain-free granola bars |
| Jam | Sugar-free berry chia jam |
| Sweet fruity yogurt | Full-fat plain Greek yogurt with berries |
| Sweet salad dressing | Ranch , blue cheese , or plain vinaigrette |
| Ketchup | Mustard and/or sugar-free ketchup |
| BBQ sauce | Sugar-free BBQ sauce |
| Sweetened peanut butter | Natural, sugar-free nut butters |
| Light mayo | Avocado oil mayo |
| Maple syrup | Sugar-free, maple flavored syrup |
| Potato chips | Zucchini chips , pepperoni chips , pork rinds |
Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Sugar | Monk fruit or allulose |
| Powdered sugar | Powdered monk fruit or allulose |
| White flour | Almond or Coconut flour (use in tested recipes) |
| Making baked goods soft/chewy | Xanthan gum, flax seed meal, psyllium husk powder |
| Breadcrumbs | Pork rinds or almond flour |
| Margarine | Butter, coconut oil, or ghee |
| Vegetable oil | Olive or avocado oil |
| Bananas | Banana extract |
| Chocolate chips | Sugar-free chocolate chips |
| Cornstarch or flour roux | Xanthan gum or gelatin powder (used at the end) |
| Simple syrup | Dissolve monk fruit allulose blend in water over heat |
Keto Swaps For Drinks
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Lemonade | Water with lemon |
| Soda | Flavored sparkling water |
| Milk | Almond milk, coconut milk, heavy cream |
| Latte | Butter coffee |
| Coffee creamer | Heavy cream |
| Sweet wine | Dry wine |
| Beer | Ultra light beer |
| Mixed drinks | Hard liquor with soda + lemon |
If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .
Keto Food List
When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.
The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!
Foods To Eat On Keto
- Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
- Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
- Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
- Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
- Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
- Avocados
- Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
- Almond flour and coconut flour
- Eggs
- Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.
Foods To Avoid On Keto
- White flour & sugar
- Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
- Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
- Cereal
- Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
- Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
- Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
- Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
- Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
- Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.
That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:
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Electrolyte Basics
Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.
For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .
The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.
Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:
| Sodium | Magnesium | Potassium |
|---|---|---|
| Bone broth Boullion cubes Bacon Salted nuts Pickles | Seaweed Seeds Nuts Avocado Leafy greens | Potassium chloride Avocado Bone broth Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Beef Pork |
Keto Diet Types
People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.
Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.
Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!
- Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
- Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
- Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
- Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.
For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!
Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:
- Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
- Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
- Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
- Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
- Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
- Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
- Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
- Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
- FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.
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Keto Chicken Pot Pie
Keto chicken pot pie is the best kind of comfort food! This low carb chicken pot pie recipe has a creamy chicken filling in between buttery crust layers.
Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-chicken-pot-pie/
Ingredients
Keto Pie Crust:
- 4 cups Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
- 3/4 tsp Sea salt
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter (unsalted, measured solid, then melted)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tbsp Unflavored gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp Water
Keto Chicken Pot Pie Filling:
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Onion (diced)
- 3 tbsp Unflavored gelatin powder
- 3/4 cup Chicken bone broth
- 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots (diced)
- 3/4 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Shredded chicken (cooked)
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Keto pie crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- To make the pie crust dough, follow steps 1-3 from this almond flour pie crust recipe , BUT you will use the amounts of almond flour, sea salt, butter, and egg above. (This is an extra amount for the top crust.) It’s easiest to use a hand mixer to combine. The dough will be crumbly.
- Sprinkle (don’t dump) in the gelatin powder and water, and use a hand mixer to combine, until uniform.
- Divide the dough in about half, with one half just a little bigger. Press the slightly larger half of the dough into a 9-inch pie pan , including the bottom and going up the sides. Crimp the edges if you like. Set the 2nd half of the dough aside.
- Bake the crust in the oven for 10-12 minutes , until just lightly golden. When done, set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Meanwhile, place the remaining half of the dough between two pieces of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin over the parchment paper to roll out to a circle slightly larger than the top of the pie pan, for the top crust.
Keto chicken pot pie filling:
- Meanwhile, make the filling. In a large cast iron saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute , until fragrant.
- Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes , until soft and starting to brown.
- Meanwhile, pour 1/2 cup bone broth into a small bowl. Slowly sprinkle the gelatin powder over it, then whisk together. Set aside to bloom.
- Add the frozen peas, carrots, heavy cream, and remaining 1/4 cup broth to the pan. Increase heat to bring to a simmer, then reduce and simmer for 7-10 minutes , until volume is reduced by half and carrots are soft.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the bloomed gelatin to the pan (it will be very thick). Stir well, until the gelatin dissolves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the shredded chicken (be sure that it’s not watery before adding).
- Let the filling cool for about 10-15 minutes , until warm but no longer hot. It should be a little thicker than when it was piping hot.
Assembly:
- Preheat the oven again to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C), if it has cooled. Make sure the filling and bottom crust are both cooled to no hotter than lukewarm before assembling.
- Gently transfer the cooled filling to the cooled bottom crust.
- Lift the top piece of parchment paper off the rolled out top crust. Using the bottom piece of parchment paper, carefully and rapidly flip the top crust over onto the pie, then gently peel off the parchment paper. Cut any excess top crust off the edges, making sure it still completely covers the bottom crust. Use your fingers to press the edges down to seal. If desired, crimp the edges of the crust. Cut 4 slits in the top of the pie, wiggling the knife a little to open up the slits a little.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top crust is golden and semi-firm. Check on it toward the end and cover the edges with foil if they start to brown before the top is done.
- Remove the pie from the oven. Cool until gently warm before cutting or removing from the pan. (The filling inside will thicken as it cools.)
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/8 entire recipe
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