Easy Chicken Pot Pie
A comforting and delicious chicken pot pie recipe that combines tender chicken, veggies, and a golden crust.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 10 oz frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9" pie plate. Line the bottom of the pie plate with one of the pie crusts and set aside.
- In a large pot, add chicken and cover with water. Add a little salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes, until the meat is easily shredded.
Cooking
- While the chicken is cooking, melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet. Sauté the onion and celery for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the garlic and continue to sauté for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir to combine to create the roux. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the flour slightly browns and becomes fragrant.
- While still stirring, slowly add in the broth and milk until everything is well combined. Bring to a simmer and cook until the gravy starts to thicken, about 4 minutes.
- Add the peas and carrots, thyme, and shredded chicken. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the filling to the prepared pie dish and lay the other pie crust on top. Pinch the edges together to seal. Brush the top with the beaten egg and poke holes in the crust to let steam escape.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the pie crust is golden brown. If edges are browning too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.
- Let the pot pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or green beans. For more flavor, try using homemade chicken broth. Letting the pot pie rest helps the filling set and slice better.