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Classic Chicken Pot Pie: A Hug in a Crust

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Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy. Savory. Topped with a golden, flaky crust. This is the only recipe you need.

No complicated steps. Just a creamy filling, rotisserie chicken shortcut, and a buttery top crust. 45 minutes. Hug in a dish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Preheat and Sauté Veggies

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Melt butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes until soft.

Add garlic. Cook 1 minute.

2

Make Creamy Filling

Sprinkle flour over veggies. Stir and cook 1 minute.

Slowly pour in broth while stirring. Add cream. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.

Stir in chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3

Top with Crust

Drape puff pastry over the skillet, tucking in edges.

Cut a few slits for steam. Brush with beaten egg.

4

Bake and Devour

Bake 20-25 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

Let cool 5 minutes. Serve straight from the skillet.

Summary

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25-30 minutes | Total Time: 40-45 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Difficulty: Easy

Storage Notes

Fridge

Store leftovers for 4 days. Crust softens but still delicious.

Reheat

Oven at 350°F for 15 minutes. Microwave works but crust won’t be crisp.

Freezer Friendly

Assemble (don’t bake). Freeze 3 months. Bake from frozen at 400°F for 45-50 minutes.

Pro Tip

  • Don’t have an oven-safe skillet? Transfer filling to a baking dish, then top with crust.

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