Description
A cozy classic chicken pot pie featuring tender chicken and seasonal vegetables in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups seasonal vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth or cream
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by chopping your protein and vegetables into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add seasonal vegetables, salt, and pepper. Sauté until they begin to soften.
- Add the Chicken: Stir in the chicken and cook to heat through.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in broth or cream and simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and roll out your pie crust.
- Add the Filling: Pour the thickened filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Top it Off: Cover with another pie crust, crimp edges, and cut slits for steam.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Pair with a simple side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie, comfort food, cozy recipe, dinner, family meal