Description
Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce enveloped in a golden, flaky crust. This delightful dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, bringing warmth and smiles to your dinner table. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can easily whip up this homemade classic that evokes nostalgia and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 cup fresh carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the chicken breasts for about 15-20 minutes until no longer pink. Shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and peas for five minutes until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream with dried thyme. Simmer for ten minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and transfer to the baking dish.
- Cover with pie crust, crimp edges, and cut slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg