The Best Chicken Pot Pie Ever
Discover pure comfort in every bite with *The Best Chicken Pot Pie Ever*, a savory homemade classic that’s perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. This recipe combines tender, shredded chicken breasts with a creamy, herb-infused sauce loaded with vibrant frozen peas, carrots, celery, and onion. Encased in a buttery, flaky puff pastry topped with an egg wash for that irresistible golden glow, this pot pie achieves the ultimate balance of crispy and creamy textures. Using simple pantry staples like chicken broth, milk, and thyme, this dish delivers hearty flavors while remaining easy to prepare in under an hour. Serve this ultimate comfort food fresh out of the oven, and watch it become a staple in your weeknight dinner rotation! Search-friendly recipe terms: chicken pot pie, flaky puff pastry, creamy chicken filling, easy comfort food recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 cups Frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 1 piece Small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 piece Egg, beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the chicken breasts in a pot and cover them with the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the broth and shred it using two forks. Save the broth for later use.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Sprinkle the flour over the cooked vegetables and stir well to combine, cooking for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the reserved chicken broth and the milk. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and fresh thyme. Add the shredded chicken, frozen peas and carrots, and stir gently to combine. Remove the skillet from heat.
Transfer the chicken mixture to a 9-inch pie dish or a similarly sized baking dish.
Unroll the thawed puff pastry over the top of the dish, trimming any excess dough around the edges. Press the pastry gently to seal the edges against the dish.
Brush the beaten egg over the top of the puff pastry to give it a golden and glossy finish. Cut a few small slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape while baking.
Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips, and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Remove the pot pie from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.7 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.5 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 5917 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.8 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g | ||
| Protein | 167.1 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 804 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3339 mg | 71% | |
*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.
