Description
Homemade chicken pot pie with flaky crust and creamy filling is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce encased in a golden, flaky crust, this classic recipe envelops you in warmth with every bite, creating lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper; bake in a greased dish for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, chop onion, carrots, and garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter; sauté onions for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir constantly for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes). Add cooked chicken, carrots, and peas; mix well.
- Pour filling into a baking dish; cover with pie crust. Seal edges and cut slits for ventilation.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg