Chicken Pot Pie

A tasty homemade chicken pie with carrots, peas, and celery in a ready-made crust. Enhance the flavor by including thyme and poultry seasoning.

What is a pot pie?

A pot pie is a delicious pie filled with meat (usually chicken) and vegetables in a tasty sauce. Traditional pot pies have both a top and bottom crust. They are a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken, turkey, or ham.

Looking for a new go-to recipe? Look no further! This delicious homemade chicken pot pie is a must-have for every home cook. It’s sure to become a family favorite and a staple in your recipe collection.

Homemade chicken pot pie surpasses store-bought or frozen pot pie by a long shot. With its rich, buttery crust and flavorful, satisfying filling, it’s no surprise that this dish has gained such popularity!

Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients

To create the ultimate chicken pot pie, gather these essential ingredients:

Chicken

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (chopped into small pieces) are perfect for creating a traditional chicken pot pie.

Butter and Flour

The filling for the chicken pot pie begins by making a roux using butter and all-purpose flour.

Vegetables

This recipe for chicken pot pie includes the usual ingredients: peas, carrots, onions, and celery. If you’d like to add more vegetables, you can also include mushrooms or green peppers.

Broth and Milk

Chicken broth and milk enhance the taste and contribute to a creamy and indulgent texture for the chicken pot pie filling.

Seasonings

Enhance the delightful taste by using salt, pepper, and celery seed. Feel free to include additional spices based on your preference.

Pie Crusts

You’ll need two unbaked pie crusts.You can purchase them from a store.

How to Make Chicken Pot Pie

Making a crowd-pleasing homemade chicken pot pie is simpler than you may imagine. Below, you will discover a step-by-step recipe, and here is a quick summary of what you can anticipate:

Make the Filling

Cook the diced chicken along with the carrots, peas, and celery in boiling water for approximately 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté the onions until they become translucent. Then, mix in the flour and seasonings. Pour in the chicken broth and milk, and let it simmer until the filling thickens.

Fill and Bake the Pie

Put the chicken and vegetables in a pie crust that hasn’t been baked yet. Pour the chicken broth mixture on top. Place the top crust, seal the edges, and make slits on the top for the steam to come out. Bake it until the pastry turns golden brown and the filling starts to bubble.

Tips

• You can add the veggies after the rotisserie chicken is cooked. Just make sure to use the home seasoning and follow the recipe precisely. Awesome!
• The perfect chicken pot pie. Achieving the ideal sauce consistency is crucial. I’ve prepared this dish many times and it’s loved by my family.

Chicken Pot Pie

A chicken pot pie is a complete meal with lots of vegetables and protein. The use of top-notch ingredients and a generous filling sets it apart from the frozen ones. Once you taste a homemade version, you won't want to go back.

Author: Buddhika Nuwan Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Chicken Recipes, Dinner, Pie Recipes Recipe Keys: High Protein Nut Free

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Prep Time 25 mins Cook Time 50 mins Rest Time 15 mins Total Time 1 hr 30 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 220  °C Servings: 8 Calories: 412 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

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• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• ½ cup sliced celery
• ⅓ cup butter
• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tbsp salt
• ¼ tbsp black pepper
• ¼ tbsp celery seed
• 1 ¾ cup chicken broth
• ⅔ cup milk
• 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

Instructions

1. Collect all the necessary ingredients and heat up the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2. In a saucepan, mix chicken, carrots, peas, and celery. Add enough water to cover them and bring it to a boil. Let it boil for 15 minutes, then take it off the heat and drain the mixture.

3. While the chicken cooks, heat butter in a separate saucepan on medium heat. Cook the onion until it becomes soft and translucent, which usually takes around 5 to 7 minutes. Then, mix in flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed.

4. Gently mix in the chicken broth and milk.

5. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer until it becomes thick, which usually takes around 5 to 10 minutes. Take it off the heat and keep it aside.

6. Put the chicken and vegetables into the lower pie crust. Pour the hot liquid mixture on top.

7. Cover the pie with the top crust, seal the edges, and remove any extra dough. Create a few small slits in the top crust to let the steam out.

8. Bake in the oven that has been preheated until the pastry turns golden brown and the filling starts to bubble, which usually takes around 30 to 35 minutes. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.Enjoy your meal right away!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 412kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 55mg19%

Sodium 517mg22%

Potassium 320mg10%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 18g36%

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Vitamin C 6 mg

Calcium 53 mg

Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Make some changes to the recipe as you like.

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