Savory Chicken Pot Pie (Printable version)
Tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce baked under a golden, flaky crust.
# List of ingredients:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup carrots, diced
03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced
05 - 1/2 cup celery, diced
06 - 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
→ Sauce
07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 2 cups chicken broth
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Crust
15 - 1 sheet refrigerated or homemade pie dough
→ Optional
16 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook 6–8 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
04 - Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Add salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder. Simmer while stirring until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
05 - Add cooked chicken and peas to the sauce. Remove from heat.
06 - Pour filling into a 9-inch pie dish.
07 - Roll out pie dough and cover the filling. Trim excess, seal edges, and cut 2–3 vents on top. Brush with beaten egg if using.
08 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until crust is golden brown.
09 - Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This pot pie hides a secret: it’s surprisingly easy to pull off but feels like you spent all day in the kitchen.
- Every bite balances tender chicken and veggies with a sauce so creamy, it’s like a cozy story in your mouth.
02 -
- Don’t rush the roux stage; stirring constantly avoids lumps and makes your sauce silky smooth.
- Adding peas last keeps their bright color and fresh pop instead of turning them mushy.
03 -
- Using warm chicken broth helps the sauce thicken faster and blend flavors more evenly.
- The secret to perfect crust venting is small, even slashes to let steam escape without drying out your filling.