Description
Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a flaky golden crust. This delicious dish evokes nostalgia with every bite, perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this pot pie is sure to impress your loved ones while delivering warmth and joy on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and thyme for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in ¼ cup flour; cook for another minute. Gradually add chicken broth and milk/cream while stirring until thickened.
- Shred the baked chicken and mix into the sauce along with frozen peas. Allow to simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Pour filling into an oven-safe dish lined with one sheet of puff pastry. Cover with the second sheet, crimp edges, and cut slits for steam release.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 175g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg