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Classic Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

You are going to love this comforting classic chicken pot pie recipe! With just a few shortcuts, we save you time without sacraficing flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken leftover rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 12-ounce bag frozen vegetable mix
  • 2 sheets pre-made pie crust
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 420°F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and saute until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic, salt, parsley, pepper, and thyme. Saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Next add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the broth until fully combined with the flour and no lumps of flour are present.
    A pot of chicken and milk mixed with spices.
  • Pour in the milk and stir until well mixed.
  • Mix in the frozen vegetables and stir to break up in frozen clumps.
    A pot with a roux and frozen vegetables on top.
  • Mix in the chicken and bring to a simmer.
    Chicken pot pie filling cooking on the stove.
  • Reduce heat to medium low heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove the pot pie filling from the stove and let it cool slightly.
  • Lay out one of the pie crust sheets and place the pie dish upside down over the dough.
  • Trace a circle around with a sharp knife to make the crust the circumfrence of the pie. Set the pie crust aside.
  • Spray your pie dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Lay the remaining sheet of pie crust inside the prepared pie dish. Gently press the crust into the dish and trim the edges around the outside of the dish.
    A pie crust inside of a pie dish.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
    Chicken pot pie filling inside of pie crust.
  • Carefully lay the circular pie crust over the filling.
  • Working around the edges, pinch the two layers of pie crust together to seal and create a decorative edge.
    Chicken pot pie prepared with second crust on top and edges of crust crimped.
  • Use a pastry bruth to brush the beaten egg over the top of the pie crust.
    A pastry brush brushing egg wash onto pie crust.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut an X in the center of the pie to release steam while baking.
    A knife cutting an X in the center of a pot pie.
  • Place the pot pie on a cookie sheet and bake in the center of oven for 30 minutes or until the pie is golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and allow the pot pie to cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
    A golden brown chicken pot pie.
  • Cut into 8 pieces. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 528mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g