# Cauliflower Crust Pot Pies Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pies Boast a Better-for-You Twist By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-pot-pies References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4242-conagra-brands-innovation-unveiled-at-cagny-2021) & [mariecallendersmeals](https://www.mariecallendersmeals.com/) Chicken pot pie is a classic, comforting dish and Marie Callender's new product offers a healthier take on this weeknight staple with a [cauliflower crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-cauliflower-crust-pizza). The [Chicken Pot Pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-handheld-pot-pie) features a golden crust that's made with a combination of wheat and cauliflower, and it contains all the same ingredients that people know and love—white meat chicken, veggies and gravy. Packed with 26 grams of protein per pie and made without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, the dish is a comforting and nutritious meal that can be quickly prepared in the microwave. As well as being worked into [pizza crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-style-crust-pizza), cauliflower has proven itself to be a versatile addition to everything from soups to sauces and it shares a simple way for people to sneak more cruciferous vegetables into their diet in an undetectable way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cauliflower-crust Products:** Opportunities for food companies to innovate by incorporating cauliflower crusts into other products beyond pot pies - **Healthy Comfort Foods:** There is a demand for more nutritionally balanced comfort foods that don't sacrifice flavor or familiarity - **Alternative Proteins:** Plant-based proteins like cauliflower provide an opportunity for food manufacturers to cater to the growing demand for healthier and more sustainable protein options ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers have an opportunity to disrupt the frozen meal industry by incorporating cauliflower crusts into other classic dishes - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains could innovate by offering healthier versions of classic comfort foods, like chicken pot pie with a cauliflower crust - **Alternative Protein Products:** Companies producing alternative protein products, such as plant-based meat substitutes, could explore using cauliflower as a protein source ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md) - [Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-cauliflower-crust-pizza.md) - [Protein-Rich Frozen Cauliflower Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-choice-flatbread-pizzas.md) - [Portioned Cauliflower Pizza Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-pizzas.md) - [Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miltons-pizzas.md) - [Cauliflower-Breaded Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-natural-chicken-bites.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md) - [Plant-Based Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-gluten-free-seasoned-cauliflower-pizza-crust.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Cauliflower Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-power-salad.md)