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Cozy Chicken Pot Pie

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A comforting homemade chicken pot pie with a flaky crust and creamy filling, perfect for rainy days and cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1 cup whole milk or cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (two 9-inch crusts) or homemade pie dough

Instructions

  1. Dice carrots, celery, and onion. Mince garlic. Shred or chop cooked chicken. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until veggies soften. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over cooked veggies and stir to coat evenly. Slowly pour in chicken broth and milk while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 5-8 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes creamy. Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken and frozen peas (if using). Cook for 2 minutes to warm through. Remove from heat and let filling cool slightly.
  5. Roll out one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in the filling evenly. Lay the second crust on top, trim excess dough, press edges to seal, and cut small slits on top for steam to escape.
  6. Beat one egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush over top crust for a golden finish. Bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
  7. Let pot pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow filling to set.

Notes

If crust browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let filling cool slightly before assembling to avoid soggy crust. Stir constantly when adding broth and milk to prevent lumps. Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Egg wash gives a golden crust. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crust and flour substitutes. For dairy-free, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.

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