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Flaky Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

The ultimate savory comfort dish: a golden, crisp double crust holding a rich, creamy velouté filling of chicken and tender garden vegetables.

Cook 00:40
Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • Crust: 2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts
  • (homemade or store-bought)
  • Filling: 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 2 cups frozen mixed peas, carrots, and corn

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. 2
    Roll out one pie crust and fit it into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
  3. 3
    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until tender.
  5. 5
    Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until a smooth paste forms.
  6. 6
    Cook for 1 minute.
  7. 7
    Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk.
  8. 8
    Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens smoothly.
  9. 9
    Stir in the cooked chicken and frozen mixed vegetables.
  10. 10
    Remove from heat.
  11. 11
    Pour the warm chicken filling into the prepared bottom pie crust.
  12. 12
    Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the top of the filling.
  13. 13
    Trim, crimp, and pinch the edges to seal securely.
  14. 14
    Cut 4 small slits in the center of the top crust to vent steam.
  15. 15
    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pastry is completely golden brown and the filling bubbles through the vents.
  16. 16
    Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Category
Dinner
Cuisine
American