Description
Hearty chicken pot pie brings comfort from grandma’s kitchen with creamy filling and flaky pastry. Savory layers combine tender chicken, vegetables, and rich sauce in a classic American favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast, skinless, boneless, cubed
- 1 cup (148 g) carrots, sliced
- 1 cup (141 g) green peas, frozen
- 2 (9 inch) pie crusts, unbaked
- ⅓ cup (76 g) butter
- 1 ¾ cups (414 ml) chicken broth
- ⅔ cup (158 ml) milk
- ⅓ cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (59 g) celery, sliced
- ⅓ cup (53 g) onion, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp celery seed
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 425°F (220°C), creating an ideal baking atmosphere for the rustic chicken pot pie.
- Protein and Vegetable Infusion: Submerge chicken, carrots, peas, and celery in simmering water, cooking until tender. Drain and set aside, allowing ingredients to cool and concentrate their natural flavors.
- Aromatic Base Development: Melt butter in a saucepan, sautéing onions until they transform into a translucent, fragrant foundation. Introduce flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed, whisking to create a velvety roux.
- Sauce Creation: Gradually incorporate chicken broth and milk, stirring consistently until the mixture evolves into a luxurious, creamy sauce that coats the back of a spoon.
- Filling Composition: Gently integrate the cooked chicken and vegetables into the sauce, ensuring every morsel is lavishly embraced by the creamy mixture.
- Crust Assembly: Layer the filling into the bottom pie crust, distributing evenly. Drape the top crust with precision, sealing edges by crimping and trimming excess dough. Strategically puncture small vents across the surface to facilitate steam escape.
- Baking Transformation: Transfer the assembled pie into the preheated oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until the crust achieves a golden-brown brilliance and the filling bubbles with anticipation.
- Resting and Serving: Extract the pie from the oven, allowing it to rest for 10 minutes. This crucial pause enables flavors to harmonize and filling to stabilize before presenting this comforting culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the pie.
- Master the Sauce: Whisk flour mixture slowly to prevent lumps, creating a silky smooth base that binds the filling perfectly.
- Vent for Perfection: Cut steam slits carefully to prevent the top crust from becoming soggy and maintain a crisp, flaky texture.
- Rest and Relax: Allow the pie to cool 10 minutes after baking, letting filling set and flavors intensify for maximum deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 748 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg