Description
Rich and comforting chicken pot pie delight brings nostalgic flavors to your dinner table. Home cooks discover a creamy, hearty main dish with flaky pastry that satisfies deep hunger and warms winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast or thighs, chopped or shredded
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk or cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen peas
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme, minced
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- 1 sheet pre-baked puff pastry, cut into squares (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Foundation: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, caramelize onions, celery, potato cubes, and carrot slices for 6-7 minutes, developing a rich, golden base of flavor. Introduce minced garlic during the final minute to infuse aromatic depth without burning.
- Protein Integration: Add chicken pieces to the vegetable medley, cooking until completely white and thoroughly heated. Season generously with kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme, ensuring a comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Sauce Crafting: Create a golden roux in a separate saucepan by melting butter and whisking in flour. Stream chicken broth while continuously whisking to eliminate potential lumps, then incorporate milk or cream to develop a silky, luxurious sauce.
- Flavor Melding: Combine the sauce with the chicken-vegetable mixture, allowing it to simmer for 15-18 minutes. Gently fold in frozen green peas during the final moments to preserve their vibrant color and fresh texture.
- Finishing Touch: Conduct a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper as needed. Transfer the pot pie filling into deep serving bowls, garnishing with delicate puff pastry fragments or freshly chopped parsley for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Vegetable Softening Technique: Caramelize onions, celery, potatoes, and carrots slowly to develop deeper, richer flavor profiles without burning.
- Roux Mastery: Toast flour mixture precisely for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste and create a golden, nutty foundation for the sauce.
- Chicken Cooking Precision: Ensure chicken reaches complete white color without overcooking, maintaining tender and juicy meat texture throughout the dish.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Whisk continuously while adding broth to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, smooth sauce that coats ingredients perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg