Description
Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. This delightful dish features a flaky homemade crust enveloping a savory filling of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy gravy. Perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or cozy nights in, this chicken pot pie is sure to impress everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll find that making this classic recipe at home is both rewarding and delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 homemade pie crust (2 round)
- 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until soft.
- Stir in mushrooms and garlic; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour into the mixture and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in chicken stock and cream; simmer until thickened.
- Mix in shredded chicken, frozen peas, and parsley; set aside to cool.
- Roll out one pie crust into a deep pie dish; fill with the chicken mixture.
- Cover with the second crust, crimp edges, and cut slits for steam vents.
- Brush with egg wash; bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (175g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg