Description
A rich, savory pie filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all tucked under a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
🔹 Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup corn (optional)
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
🔹 Crust
- 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 200°C (400°F)
2. Make the Filling
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute (forms a roux)
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk
- Cook until thick and creamy
3. Add Chicken & Veggies
- Stir in chicken, carrots, peas, and corn
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until well combined
4. Assemble the Pie
- Place one crust in a pie dish
- Pour in the filling
- Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut small slits
5. Bake
- Brush top with beaten egg
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown
6. Rest & Serve
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a light salad or steamed greens
- Perfect on its own as a complete meal
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
- Swap crust for puff pastry for a flakier top
- Add mushrooms for extra depth
- For a lighter version, use milk instead of cream
❓ FAQs
Can I freeze chicken pot pie?
Yes! Freeze before baking and bake straight from frozen (add extra baking time).
Can I make it crustless?
Yes, bake the filling alone or top with mashed potatoes for a twist.
How do I avoid a soggy bottom crust?
Pre-bake (blind bake) the bottom crust for 10 minutes before adding filling.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~400–500
- Protein: ~25g
- Carbs: ~30g
- Fat: ~22g