Butter Free Chicken Pot Pie

More winter comfort food! This is my go-to chicken pot pie recipe.  It's a healthier version as it contains no butter, has only one crust, and I cut out more fat and calories by using skim milk.  But let's not kid ourselves - there is still a pie crust on top!

Source: Real Simple Magazine (with changes)
Serves 6| Hands-On Time: 35m | Total Time: 1hr 10m Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 carrots, diced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1 10-ounce package frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or if you don't have any on hand, you may use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme)
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 9-inch store-bought piecrust, thawed if frozen

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. Cook the chicken in a pot of simmering water until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes; let cool, then shred.  Or, I actually prefer to brush the chicken with olive oil and grill it until almost done; then cube.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, 6 to 8 minutes (do not let them darken). Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the wine and cook until evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and simmer until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, peas, thyme, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a shallow 1½- to 2-quart baking dish.
4. Lay the crust on top, pressing to seal. Cut several vents in the crust. Place the pot pie on a baking sheet and bake until bubbling and the crust is golden, 30 to 35 minutes.