Lunchbox Ideas For My 11 Children | Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

I’m still working on my voice, but I wanted to share an easy lunch box idea with you. Even as homeschoolers, we love packing lunchboxes when we know we will be out and about.

I pack my husband’s lunch, and when I know we are going to have a busy day, I pack some boxes while making breakfast and prepping dinner. It’s a big time saver!

Making mealtime enjoyable and involving your children in preparing and planning the food can foster a positive relationship with nutritious foods. We are here to lay the foundation for our children’s long-term health and well-being. You got this, mama!

Here is everything we added to the lunch boxes –

πŸ₯§ Leftover Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
πŸ‡ Red Grapes
🫐 Blueberries
πŸ§€ Cubes Cheese @kerrygoldusa
πŸŽƒ Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
πŸ₯œ Mixed Nuts & Seeds
🧑 Pop Mmm Cheddar Crackers @simplemills
πŸ₯₯ Coconut Chocolate Bar @unreal.snacks
🐻 Fruit Minis @bearnibbles_us

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

INGREDIENTS-

Filling:
2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken (breast or thighs), Cooked and Diced (we use the meat from 1 whole chicken) @costco
4 Tbsp Butter
2 Onions, chopped
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
4 Carrots, Diced
4 Celery Stalks, Diced
2 Cups Frozen Peas
2 Cups Frozen Corn (optional)
1 Cup Mushrooms, Sliced (optional)
4 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Cup Milk or Heavy Cream @kalonasupernatural_milk_dairy
1 Cup All-purpose Flour
1 tsp Dried Thyme
1 tsp Dried Rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Homemade Biscuit Topping:
2 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 tbsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt
1/2 Cup Cold Butter, Cubed
1 1/4 Cups Milk

METHOD –

1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and sautΓ© for 5-7 minutes until softened.

2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 2-3 minutes to cook the flour. Whisk in the chicken broth gradually, then add the milk or cream, stirring until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).

4. Add the cooked chicken, peas, corn, and mushrooms to the sauceβ€”season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then remove from heat.

5. Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Grease a large 9×13-inch baking dish (or two if necessary). Pour the filling into the baking dish, spreading it evenly if using two.

6. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add small cold butter cubes into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

7. Pour in the milk and gently mix until a soft dough forms. Keep the dough undermixed. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the filling.

8. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any spills. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

9. Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes, then scoop and serve warm. Enjoy!

Thank you so much for being here and spending a piece of your day with me! Your love and support does not go unnoticed!

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more heartwarming content! Thanks for watching!

Peace, Joy, and Blessings! Pamela!

Dad – Larry
Mom -Pamela
Katelin 25
Grace 23
Victoria 21
Juliana 18
Hannah 17
Madelyn 15
Claudia 14
Thomas 12
Alex 10
Sophia 7
Cecilia 4

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  1. Lunchbox Ideas For My 11 Children | Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

    I'm still working on my voice, but I wanted to share an easy lunch box idea with you. Even as homeschoolers, we love packing lunchboxes when we know we will be out and about.

    I pack my husband's lunch, and when I know we are going to have a busy day, I pack some boxes while making breakfast and prepping dinner. It's a big-time saver!

    Making mealtime enjoyable and involving your children in preparing and planning the food can foster a positive relationship with nutritious foods. We are here to lay the foundation for our children's long-term health and well-being. You got this, mama!

    Here is everything we added to the lunch boxes –

    πŸ₯§ Leftover Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
    πŸ‡ Red Grapes
    🫐 Blueberries
    πŸ§€ Cubes Cheese @kerrygoldusa
    πŸŽƒ Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
    πŸ₯œ Mixed Nuts & Seeds
    🧑 Pop Mmm Cheddar Crackers @simplemills
    πŸ₯₯ Coconut Chocolate Bar @unreal.snacks
    🐻 Fruit Minis @bearnibbles_us

    Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

    INGREDIENTS-

    Filling:
    2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken (breast or thighs), Cooked and Diced (we use the meat from 1 whole chicken) @costco
    4 Tbsp Butter
    2 Onions, chopped
    4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
    4 Carrots, Diced
    4 Celery Stalks, Diced
    2 Cups Frozen Peas
    2 Cups Frozen Corn (optional)
    1 Cup Mushrooms, Sliced (optional)
    4 Cups Chicken Broth
    1 Cup Milk or Heavy Cream @kalonasupernatural_milk_dairy
    1 Cup All-purpose Flour
    1 tsp Dried Thyme
    1 tsp Dried Rosemary
    Salt and pepper to taste

    For the Homemade Biscuit Topping:
    2 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
    1 tbsp Baking Powder
    1 tsp Salt
    1/2 Cup Cold Butter, Cubed
    1 1/4 Cups Milk

    METHOD –

    1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and sautΓ© for 5-7 minutes until softened.

    2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 2-3 minutes to cook the flour. Whisk in the chicken broth gradually, then add the milk or cream, stirring until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).

    4. Add the cooked chicken, peas, corn, and mushrooms to the sauceβ€”season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then remove from heat.

    5. Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Grease a large 9×13-inch baking dish (or two if necessary). Pour the filling into the baking dish, spreading it evenly if using two.

    6. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add small cold butter cubes into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

    7. Pour in the milk and gently mix until a soft dough forms. Keep the dough undermixed. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the filling.

    8. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any spills. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

    9. Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes, then scoop and serve warm. Enjoy!

    Thank you so much for being here and spending a piece of your day with me! Your love and support does not go unnoticed!

    Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more heartwarming content! Thanks for watching!

    Peace, Joy, and Blessings! Pamela!

    Dad – Larry
    Mom -Pamela
    Katelin 25
    Grace 23
    Victoria 21
    Juliana 18
    Hannah 17
    Madelyn 15
    Claudia 14
    Thomas 12
    Alex 10
    Sophia 7
    Cecilia 4

  2. Wait! Can you give an instruction video on how to do the pot pie in the thermos? Bc I see it but my brain needs further explanation lolπŸ˜…πŸ˜‚

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