Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Crust
Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Crust is a classic comfort food that is loved by many. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck party. The flaky pastry crust adds a delicious crunch to the creamy chicken filling. In this recipe, we will show you how to make this dish from scratch.
Ingredients (serves 6):
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and celery in butter until tender.
3. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well blended.
4. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and milk.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
6. Add the chicken, peas, and carrots to the skillet and mix well.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat.
8. Unroll one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
9. Pour the chicken mixture into the pie crust.
10. Unroll the second pie crust and place it on top of the chicken mixture.
11. Trim and seal the edges of the crusts together.
12. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
13. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Appearance and Taste:
This Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Crust is a beautiful golden brown color with steam escaping from the slits in the crust. The filling is creamy and packed with tender chicken, sweet peas, and carrots. The flaky pastry crust adds a delicious crunch to every bite. This dish is the perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors.
Type of Dish: Comfort Food
Main Ingredients: Chicken, Pastry, Vegetables
Cooking Tips:
- You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
- If you don't have a 9-inch pie dish, you can use a 9-inch square baking dish instead.
- Make sure to let the pie cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth.
