Description
Craving a cozy, home-cooked dinner? This creamy, golden-crusted Chicken Pot Pie is everything you love about comfort food in one dish. Packed with tender chicken, sweet peas, carrots, and a rich, savory sauce, this easy dinner idea is perfect for chilly nights or as a hearty lunch. Whether you’re looking for quick comfort food, an easy recipe for a family meal, or a make-ahead option for busy weekdays, this pot pie hits all the right notes.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 sheet puff pastry or pie crust
1 egg
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Let puff pastry thaw if using frozen.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until the raw flour taste is gone.
4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly. Simmer until thickened to gravy-like consistency.
5. Add cooked chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Spoon filling into pie dish or ramekins, leaving space at the top.
7. Roll out puff pastry or crust and place over filling. Cut slits in the top and brush with egg wash.
8. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
9. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For fast prep, use rotisserie chicken and pre-cut frozen vegetables.
Make the filling ahead and refrigerate to save time on busy nights.
Swap milk for heavy cream if you prefer a richer, more decadent sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie, easy dinner, comfort food, homemade pie, freezer meal, one dish meal, chicken recipes