Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic Chicken Pot Pie, featuring a delightful blend of tender shredded chicken and colorful vegetables enveloped in a creamy herbed sauce. Baked to perfection under a golden, flaky crust, this dish is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this Chicken Pot Pie is not only delicious but also easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can serve up a homemade masterpiece that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots blend
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in flour; cook for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth. Simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in chicken, peas, carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour filling into a cast iron skillet or deep-dish pie plate.
- Unroll one pie crust over the filling; trim edges and crimp to seal. Cut slits for steam.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (253g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg