Description
Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with golden, flaky puff pastry. This classic dish is hearty, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Using puff pastry makes it quick and easy, while still delivering rich, homemade flavor. Serve this delicious chicken pot pie alongside a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete, comforting meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 yellow onion, diced
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups unsalted chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup fresh or frozen peas
2 cups cooked white meat chicken, diced
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Cook Vegetables: In a skillet or saucepan, melt butter and sauté celery, carrots, and onion for 8 minutes until softened.
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Make the Sauce: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir, then gradually whisk in chicken broth. Add salt and pepper, simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
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Add Chicken and Peas: Stir in peas and diced chicken, then remove from heat. Let the filling cool slightly.
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Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface to fit the baking dish with a slight overhang.
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Assemble Pie: Pour filling into a casserole dish or skillet, place puff pastry on top, and tuck edges.
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Egg Wash: Brush pastry with beaten egg and water mixture. Cut 3–4 small slits for steam to escape.
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Bake: Bake 25–30 minutes, until puff pastry is golden and crisp.
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Cool and Serve: Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chicken Substitutes: Swap chicken for turkey or rotisserie chicken.
Vegetables: Add mushrooms, corn, or green beans for extra flavor.
Herbs: Fresh thyme, rosemary, or parsley can enhance the filling.
Mini Pot Pies: Use ramekins for individual servings.
Cheesy Version: Stir in shredded cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
