Description
Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a flaky, buttery crust enveloping tender chicken and fresh vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce. This heartwarming dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, promising to bring warmth and joy to your table. With its delightful aroma and satisfying flavors, one bite will transport you to a cozy haven of culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for sautéing
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- 3. Add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in diced chicken and cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- 4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Mix in thyme and parsley.
- 5. Transfer filling into the baking dish and cover with puff pastry; seal edges securely and make slits on top for steam to escape.
- 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg