Description
This Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Crust combines tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all enveloped in a buttery, flaky crust, making it the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and mixed vegetables.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it in a pie dish.
- Pour the chicken filling into the crust.
- Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the filling.
- Seal the edges and cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with an egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always use cold butter and water when making your pie crust for a flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: chicken
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: chicken, pot pie, comfort food, flaky crust, family dinner