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Cozy New England Comfort Food Pot Pie

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A warm, hearty pot pie with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flaky buttery crust, perfect for cozy dinners and chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 2 cups cooked and chopped)
  • 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery stalks
  • 1 cup sliced white mushrooms
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 sheet pre-made pie crust
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken about 5 minutes per side until no longer pink. Remove, rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until softened, about 7 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook 3 more minutes.
  3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to coat. Cook 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Stir constantly until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in chopped chicken, peas, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out pie crust if homemade or unfold store-bought dough. Lightly grease 9-inch pie dish and pour filling inside. Cover with crust, trim excess, and crimp edges. Cut slits on top for steam.
  7. Brush crust with egg wash for golden finish.
  8. Bake on middle rack for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Watch to avoid burning.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Let the filling cool slightly before assembling to prevent soggy crust. Cut steam vents on crust to allow moisture to escape. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Use cold butter if making homemade crust for flakiness. Season in layers for balanced flavor.

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