🥧 Creamy Chicken Pot Pie with Vegetables and a Flaky Golden Crust
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Crust
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Make the Cream Sauce
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens into a creamy sauce.
Step 3: Add Chicken and Peas
Stir in the cooked chicken, peas, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 4: Assemble the Pie
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Spoon the chicken mixture into the crust. Cover with the second crust and seal the edges by crimping with a fork. Cut a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Brush the top with beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
If the edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
Step 6: Serve
Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy the creamy chicken filling beneath the flaky crust.
Tips
✅ Use leftover rotisserie chicken for extra flavor.
✅ Add potatoes, corn, or mushrooms for a heartier filling.
✅ Freeze unbaked pies for future meals.
🥧😋 Golden, flaky, creamy, and packed with tender chicken and vegetables—this Chicken Pot Pie is classic comfort food at its best!