Description
A comforting and classic chicken pot pie featuring tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce, all encased in a perfectly flaky, golden-brown crust. This recipe is a timeless favorite for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium)
- 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts (from a 14.1-ounce package)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the same skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Stir in thyme, rosemary, cooked chicken, peas, and corn. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, until heated through. Remove from heat.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with one pie crust. Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into the crust.
- Place the second pie crust over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an even flakier crust, you can use homemade pie crust.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or potatoes.
- If you prefer a richer sauce, you can use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice