Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy chicken pot pie. A buttery, flaky crust holds a rich, savory filling of tender chicken, vegetables, and a velvety sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or special gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 cup frozen peas
For the Crust:
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Saute the vegetables: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Make the sauce: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir until coated. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then milk, cooking until the mixture thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Combine the filling: Stir in chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, poultry seasoning, and peas. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the pie: Roll out one pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Spoon the creamy chicken mixture into the crust. Place the second crust over the filling, trimming and crimping edges to seal. Cut a few small slits in the top crust for steam to escape. Brush the top with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add diced potatoes or mushrooms for extra heartiness.
- If you prefer, make individual pot pies using small ramekins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
