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Chicken pot pie in a mug

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword microwave chicken pot pie, mug meal, pot pie for one, single serving pot pie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with a quick biscuit batter, all microwaved in one mug for a single serving.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3-4 tablespoons cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornflour (cornstarch)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon full fat milk or cream

Biscuit topping

  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon (1/4 oz / 9g) butter cubed
  • 3½ tablespoons milk (or buttermilk)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped herbs

Directions

  • In a large microwave-safe mug, stir together the chicken, vegetables, cornflour, salt and pepper until the cornflour is evenly distributed.
  • Pour in the stock and milk, stir, and set aside.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Use a fork to work the cubed butter into the dry mix until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Add the milk and herbs and stir to make a batter.
  • Spoon the batter on top of the chicken filling (it may sink a little, but it rises as it cooks).
  • Microwave about 2 minutes to 2 minutes 15 seconds, until the topping is firm and there is no wet batter left (timing is for a 1200W microwave).
  • Serve warm.

Notes

The topping batter can be mixed the night before (refrigerate) and microwaved later. Stock gives more flavor than broth. Cooked chicken must be refrigerated until use.

Nutrition

Serving: 199g | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8.2g | Saturated Fat: 4.7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 866mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 4.4g | Vitamin A: 2530IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); cooked chicken counted as roasted chicken breast, chicken stock counted as beef broth, full fat milk or cream (the first choice counted), flour counted as all-purpose flour, tablespoons milk (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.