This comprehensive guide teaches how to create a delectable creamy chicken pot pie. This classic comfort dish combines tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a luscious cream sauce, all enveloped in a flaky, golden-brown pastry crust. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a kitchen novice, this step-by-step recipe will walk you through
How to make creamy chicken pot pie
Creamy chicken pot pie is a popular comfort food dish typically made with a rich and creamy filling consisting of cooked chicken pieces, mixed vegetables such as peas, carrots, and sometimes corn, all enveloped in a thick, flavorful sauce. This sauce is often made using a mixture of chicken broth, cream, and seasonings. The entire mixture is then encased in a pie crust, either a single pastry or a double crust, and baked until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling and cooked. It's a hearty and satisfying dish known for its savory and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
For the Crust:
- 2 pie crusts (one for the bottom and one for the top)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery and sauté until they become tender.
- Stir in the flour to make a roux. Cook for a couple of minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme (if using).
- Add the cooked chicken and mixed vegetables to the creamy sauce. Stir to combine.
- Roll out one of the pie crusts and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the creamy chicken mixture into the pie crust.
- Roll out the second pie crust and place it on top of the filling. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
- Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, and the filling is bubbling.
- Allow the chicken pot pie to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy chicken pot pie!
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Notes
One important thing to note when making creamy chicken pot pie is to make sure the filling is fully cooked and the sauce is thickened before assembling the pie. Undercooked filling can result in a soggy crust, while a thin sauce may lead to a runny pie. Be patient while making the creamy sauce, ensuring it reaches the desired thickness, and that the chicken and vegetables are fully heated through. This will help you achieve a delicious and well-textured chicken pot pie.
Nutrition
Serving: 85g
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