Description
Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food that warms hearts and homes. This classic dish features a flaky, homemade pie crust enveloping a rich filling of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory gravy. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe delights both novice and experienced cooks alike. With its easy preparation and customizable options, Chicken Pot Pie can be tailored to suit any palate while bringing everyone together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 homemade pie crust (2 rounds)
- 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz white or brown mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until softened.
- Stir in mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender.
- Sprinkle flour; stir for two minutes. Gradually add chicken stock and cream; bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Mix in chicken, peas, and parsley. Cool slightly.
- Roll out one pie crust; place in a pie dish. Fill with the chicken mixture.
- Roll out the second crust; cover the filling and seal edges.
- Cut slits in the top crust, brush with egg wash, and bake at 425°F for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (178g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg