Description
A comforting and cozy classic chicken pot pie made with golden, flaky puff pastry and a creamy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package of puff pastry (usually contains 2 sheets)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they’re softened and fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Make the sauce: Gradually incorporate the chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Once combined, pour in the heavy cream.
- Stir until the sauce thickens, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Then, remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly while you prepare the puff pastry.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface if necessary. Place one sheet in the bottom of your pie dish, gently pressing along the edges.
- Pour the chicken filling into the prepared crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Lay the second puff pastry sheet over the top of the filling. Trim any excess dough and press the edges to seal the pie. Don’t forget to cut a few slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
- Brush the top of the pie with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Allow the pot pie to cool for a few minutes before slicing it into portions and enjoying!
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the filling before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg