🥧 Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Golden Crust
🛒 Ingredients
🐔 For the Filling:
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
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2 tbsp butter
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 medium carrots, diced
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1–2 stalks celery, chopped
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½ cup frozen peas
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1¾ cups chicken broth
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½ cup milk or half-and-half
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
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Optional: ¼ tsp paprika or dash of nutmeg for added depth
🥧 For the Crust:
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1 sheet store-bought puff pastry or homemade pie dough
(use double crust if you want top + bottom crust) -
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
🔪 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook the Filling:
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In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened (5–7 minutes).
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Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw taste.
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Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking to avoid lumps.
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Add milk or half-and-half, stir, and simmer until thickened (5–8 minutes).
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Stir in chicken, peas, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
3. Assemble the Pie:
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Pour the filling into a 9-inch pie dish or oven-safe skillet.
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Roll out your crust (if using pie dough) and lay over the top. Trim and crimp edges.
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Cut a few small slits in the crust to vent.
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Brush with beaten egg for that golden sheen.
4. Bake:
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Bake in the center rack for 30–35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
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Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving — it’ll thicken up and be easier to slice.
🥄 Serving Suggestions:
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Side salad or roasted veggies
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A glass of dry white wine or apple cider
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Leftovers reheat beautifully!
🔄 Make-Ahead / Freezer Tips:
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Prep ahead: Assemble and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
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Freeze unbaked: Wrap tightly, freeze up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 50–60 minutes, covering loosely with foil after the first 30 minutes.
Would you like a version with biscuits instead of crust, a dairy-free option, or one in individual ramekins?
