Description
Hearty chicken pot pie brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flaky pastry into one soul-warming dish. Home cooks can savor this classic American favorite that wraps pure culinary nostalgia in every golden, buttery bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen peas
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- ⅓ cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) chicken broth
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Crust and Egg Wash:
- 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade), top and bottom
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a toasty 400F (200C), preparing for a delectable comfort meal.
- In a spacious skillet, transform butter into a silky base over medium heat, then introduce a medley of diced onions, minced garlic, julienned carrots, and chopped celery.
- Sauté the vegetable blend until they soften and become translucent, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Dust the vegetables with flour, creating a golden roux that will thicken the filling and provide a rich, velvety texture.
- Gradually stream in chicken broth and milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and encourage a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Infuse the sauce with salt, pepper, fragrant thyme, and fresh parsley for depth of flavor.
- Fold in tender shredded chicken and sweet green peas, allowing the ingredients to meld and warm through.
- Gently unroll the bottom pie crust and nestle it into a 9-inch pie dish, creating a welcoming base for the filling.
- Pour the luxurious chicken mixture into the crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Crown the pie with the second crust, crimping and sealing the edges to lock in the delicious filling.
- Create decorative venting slits across the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the surface with beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the crust transforms into a rich, amber-brown masterpiece.
- Allow the pie to rest and settle for a few minutes before serving, letting the filling stabilize and flavors intensify.
Notes
- Experiment with different herbs like rosemary or sage to enhance the chicken pot pie’s flavor profile and create a unique taste experience.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation method, saving time without compromising the rich, comforting texture of the dish.
- Swap traditional wheat pie crust with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or coconut flour to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining a crispy, golden exterior.
- Prepare extra filling and freeze separately for a convenient make-ahead meal that can be assembled quickly on busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg