Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Chicken Pot Pie, featuring tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a flaky golden crust that warms your heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and cook diced chicken until browned (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and frozen peas to the skillet. Sauté until softened yet crunchy (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and stir well. Add heavy cream and let it simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into a baking dish.
- Roll out puff pastry over the top and cut slits to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pie (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or add mushrooms for an earthy touch. Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can elevate flavors. Let your filling cool slightly before assembling to avoid a soggy crust.