Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and satisfies your cravings. With tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce enveloped in a flaky golden crust, this dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings. Simple to prepare and fully customizable, it promises to become a family favorite that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Let cool and dice.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix chicken broth and heavy cream; add to vegetables with thyme, peas, and diced chicken. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Pour filling into the baking dish; roll out pie crust over the top and poke holes for steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (185g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg