Description
Classic Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. With tender chicken simmered in a creamy sauce and encased in flaky pastry, each bite feels like a warm hug. This dish is not only delicious but also adaptable to your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as leftovers, it promises to be a family favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (cubed)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 small potato (diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- Egg wash (1 beaten egg with water, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in carrots and potatoes; cook until tender.
- Sprinkle flour and stir for about 2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking until thickened.
- Mix in the chicken and peas; simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Pour filling into a baking dish lined with one sheet of puff pastry. Cover with another sheet and seal edges.
- Cut slits in the top, brush with egg wash if desired, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg