Description
Chicken pot pie is a classic comfort food that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce, all encased in a flaky golden crust. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, sure to warm hearts and fill bellies. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a meal that promises smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add diced chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots, peas, and celery; sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir well. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to avoid clumps. Mix in heavy cream and thyme. Simmer until thickened (about five minutes).
- Pour filling into the prepared baking dish. Cover with pie crust, cutting slits on top for steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg