You may not think it is possible to lose weight while on a diet plan which includes chicken pot pie with corn crust but it is possible. It is pivotal to not eat chicken pot pie with corn crust or other high calorie poultry every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself high calorie food one meal per week. I eat a healthy diet 6 days a week, say 1400 to 1600 calories per day, and then 1 day, I eat what I please – within reason of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last 6 weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise routine or taken any pills or diet aids. I have just been aware of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I like one day a week.

On my one non diet day per week, I prefer to eat south american food. I never imagined I could lose 5 kilos while eating south american meals but am very happy to see it does work. If you would like to try some south american food, I suggest you make chicken pot pie with corn crust which is one of my favourite south american recipes.

Chicken Pot Pie with Corn Crust (Pastel de Choclo con Pollo – Chile)

Chicken Filling
1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts
1 pound chicken thighs
1 small yellow onion, peeled
2 cups homemade chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and minced
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried powdered oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt, to taste
Freshly-ground white pepper, to taste
2 hardboiled eggs, each cut into 8 wedges
12 medium pitted black olives, coarsely chopped

Put chicken breasts and thighs, the whole onion, chicken broth and bay leaf in a large stockpot; bring to a low boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.

Transfer the chicken pieces to a large plate. When the chicken is cool, remove skin and pull the meat from the bones. Discard skin, bones and bay leaf. Dice the chicken meat. Reserve the chicken cooking liquid and onion.

Soak raisins in a small mixing bowl with enough warm water to cover so that they soften.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saut? minced onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until just brown, about 10 minutes.

Drain raisins and stir them in along with the diced chicken, 1/2 cup of the reserved chicken cooking liquid, paprika, oregano and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes.

Taste and season with salt and white pepper, as needed. Remove the filling from the heat and keep warm.

Corn Topping
5 cups fresh or frozen (defrosted) corn kernels
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon confectioners? sugar, or to taste

Pur?e corn kernels and milk with the reserved onion in a food processor or electric blender until smooth. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the corn pur?e and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until it is as thick as oatmeal. Taste, then season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole with 1 tablespoon butter. Spread the chicken filling on the bottom of the casserole. Press the egg wedges and chopped olives into the filling. Spread the corn topping over the chicken and smooth it with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the top of the pie with the paprika and then the confectioners’ sugar.

Bake the pie in a preheated 350 degree F oven until the top is firm and light golden, about 45 minutes.

Broil the pie under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat until the top has browned, about 4 minutes. Serve at once.

Serves 4 to 6.

You can adapt the recipe to make it quite a bit healthier or with fewer calories as this can aid you to lose 5 kilos easily. It worked for me and could aid you to lose weight as well.