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Perfect Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Flaky Puff Pastry and Herb Cream

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A comforting homemade chicken pot pie featuring a flaky puff pastry crust and a rich herb cream sauce with tender chicken and fresh vegetables. Easy to prepare and perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 1 cup carrots, diced (fresh or frozen, peeled)
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion into small, uniform pieces (about ¼ inch). Mince the garlic finely. Shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized chunks.
  2. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until veggies begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic during the last minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook out raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Let sauce bubble gently for 2-3 minutes until silky.
  6. Stir in cooked chicken and frozen peas. Cook until peas are warmed through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let filling cool slightly.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly flour surface and roll out puff pastry to fit pie dish with slight overhang.
  8. Place filling into pie dish. Lay puff pastry over top, pressing edges to seal and trimming excess.
  9. Brush puff pastry with beaten egg. Cut small slits in top to vent steam.
  10. Place pot pie on baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  11. Let pot pie rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

If edges brown too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Use cold puff pastry for best puffiness. Vent pastry slits to avoid soggy crust. Filling can be made ahead and refrigerated. For gluten-free, substitute puff pastry and flour accordingly. For lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with milk or plant-based milk.

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Keywords: chicken pot pie, puff pastry, herb cream sauce, comfort food, homemade pot pie, easy dinner, flaky crust

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