Description
This Classic Chicken Pot Pie is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all nestled within a flaky, golden pie crust. It’s a perfect choice for family dinners and special occasions, offering a warm, satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- ½ cup sliced celery
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cook the Chicken and Vegetables:
- Combine the cubed chicken, sliced carrots, peas, and celery in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover, bring to a boil, and cook for about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- Melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Simmer on medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Pot Pie:
- Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in the pie crust. Pour the thickened sauce over the top.
- Place the second pie crust over the filling. Seal the edges and trim any excess dough. Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pie rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth.
- To prevent the bottom crust from getting soggy, you can pre-bake it for 5-7 minutes before adding the filling.
- If the top crust starts to over-brown, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of a 9-inch pie
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg