Description
This Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, a medley of vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce all tucked beneath a golden, flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect for cozy nights or a crowd-pleasing family dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic. Cook until softened.
2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, forming a roux.
3. Slowly add chicken broth and milk while whisking. Simmer until thickened into a creamy sauce.
4. Stir in the cooked chicken, vegetables, salt, pepper, and thyme. Let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
5. Spoon the filling into ramekins or a baking dish, leaving a little room at the top.
6. Roll out puff pastry and cover each dish. Seal the edges and make a few slits in the top.
7. Brush the top with egg wash.
8. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden.
9. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure your puff pastry is cold but pliable for the best puff and golden color.
Avoid overfilling the dish to prevent bubbling over.
For extra richness, brush the pastry twice with egg wash for deeper color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie, comfort food, creamy chicken pie