Description
Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate dish to warm you up and bring comfort. Encased in a buttery, flaky crust, it features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy, savory gravy that’s baked to perfection. Whether for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering, this classic dish never fails to impress.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 1 pound, skinless, boneless, cubed
- Carrots: 1 cup, sliced
- Frozen Green Peas: 1 cup
- Celery: ½ cup, sliced
- Butter: ⅓ cup
- Onion: ⅓ cup, chopped
- All-Purpose Flour: ⅓ cup
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Celery Seed: ¼ teaspoon
- Chicken Broth: 1¾ cups
- Milk: ⅔ cup
- Unbaked Pie Crusts: 2 (9-inch)
Instructions
1. Preheat Your Oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cook the Chicken and Vegetables
- In a large saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, peas, and celery.
- Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Boil for about 15 minutes, then drain.
3. Make the Gravy
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté until soft, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw taste of the flour.
- Gradually add chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly.
- Simmer until the gravy thickens, about 5–10 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Assemble the Pie
- Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Layer chicken and vegetables evenly on the crust.
- Pour the hot gravy mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover with the second pie crust, sealing the edges by pinching them together. Trim any excess dough.
- Use a knife to make slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
5. Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
6. Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Shortcuts: Use pre-cooked chicken, like rotisserie chicken, for convenience.
- Vegetable Substitutions: Swap peas and carrots with corn, mushrooms, or green beans for variety.
- Enhance the Flavor: Add fresh thyme, parsley, or rosemary to the gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American