1,000 Diabetes Recipes (1,000 Recipes)

Sample Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie

Makes 6 servings

Phyllo dough makes a light and crispy low-carb crust for this homey one-dish meal. It s great for weekend entertaining. Serve it with a salad and a classic dessert such as Apple-Walnut Crisp or Lemon Pound Cake to round out the meal.

7 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
teaspoon kosher salt, divided
teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups Chicken Stock (page 149) or low-sodium chicken broth
1 cups 1% low-fat milk
8 ounces small red-skinned potatoes, well scrubbed and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
pound green beans, trimmed and cut into
1-inch pieces
cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
4 sheets frozen phyllo, thawed
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

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