French Onion Chicken Pot Pies
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly indulgent, French Onion Chicken Pot Pies are the ultimate fusion of two beloved classics. Bursting with sweet caramelized onions, shredded tender chicken, creamy Gruyère cheese, and a touch of thyme, this dish delivers all the rich flavors of French onion soup in a flaky puff pastry shell. A splash of white wine deglazes the pan, enhancing the savory broth, which is thickened to perfection and tucked beneath the golden pastry. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressive entertaining, these individual pot pies are as hearty as they are elegant. Ready in just over an hour, they’re a show-stopping way to elevate comfort food with gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 medium Yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 large Egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until deeply caramelized. Reduce the heat slightly if they start to brown too quickly.
Add the garlic and thyme to the skillet with the onions. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom. Allow the wine to reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook in the broth for 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
In a small bowl, mix the flour with 2 tablespoons of softened butter to form a smooth paste. Whisk this paste into the skillet to thicken the broth mixture.
Stir in the heavy cream and shredded chicken. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Mix in the Gruyère cheese, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated.
Divide the mixture evenly among 4 oven-safe ramekins or small baking dishes.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets slightly on a floured surface. Cut the pastry into circles slightly larger than the top of your ramekins.
Place the pastry circles over each ramekin, pressing lightly around the edges to seal. Brush the tops with the egg wash.
Cut small slits in the pastry tops to allow steam to escape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the pot pies rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.0 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.4 g | 607% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1069 mg | 356% | |
| Sodium | 6639 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 206.1 g | 412% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1923 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2944 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
