Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping tender chicken and vibrant vegetables in a rich, velvety sauce beneath a golden, flaky crust. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing unexpected guests. With its delightful aroma and comforting flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 cups carrots (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary; cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in carrots, celery, and peas; cook until heated through.
- Pour filling into a baking dish lined with one puff pastry sheet. Cover with another sheet and seal edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until crust is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize with seasonal veggies or herbs. For a crispier crust, pre-bake the bottom pastry for about 10 minutes before adding filling.