Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup peeled and diced potato
- 3/4 cup sliced carrot
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup diced onion
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup peas
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg beaten together with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- 2
Place potatoes and carrots in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil for 5-8 minutes to soften. Drain.
- 3
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large sauté pan. Add onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Add salt, pepper, thyme, and poultry seasoning. Sprinkle flour on top and cook for 1 minute, stirring to evenly cook the flour.
- 5
Gradually whisk in chicken broth and then milk. Add potatoes and carrots and let simmer for a few minutes to thicken. Check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- 6
Stir in chicken and peas. Turn heat off.
- 7
Fit 1 pie crust into the bottom of a deep dish pie plate. Pour filling into pie shell.
- 8
Place second pie crust on top and trim excess. Press the two pie crusts together to seal and crimp edge using your fingers.
- 9
Brush egg white on top of the pot pie and use a knife to cut 4 slits to let steam escape.
- 10
Place on a baking sheet and place in oven and bake for 30 minutes.
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen? This Easy Chicken Pot Pie delivers classic, hearty flavors using smart shortcuts that make it a weeknight win, perfect for satisfying your deepest comfort food cravings.
The genius of this recipe lies in its simplicity: store-bought refrigerated pie crusts create a flaky, golden top and bottom, while a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken shaves off significant prep time. You get all the homemade taste and rich, satisfying experience with minimal effort, ensuring a delicious meal even on your busiest evenings.
Imagine a rich, creamy filling brimming with tender shredded chicken, sweet peas, savory carrots, and soft potatoes, all enveloped in a deeply flavorful sauce infused with aromatic thyme and classic poultry seasoning. Each bite is pure comfort, wrapped in a buttery, crisp crust that shatters perfectly. It’s a hearty, satisfying dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to any table, promising a deeply flavorful and wonderfully textured experience that feels like it took all day to make.
While fantastic as is, you can easily adapt this comforting pot pie to your pantry or preferences. Swap out a portion of the potatoes for diced celery, or add some fresh corn for a slightly different vegetable mix. If you prefer a richer, deeper flavor in the sauce, a splash of dry white wine or sherry could be added with the broth and milk. For a rustic touch, you could even top it with a biscuit dough instead of a second pie crust.
This Easy Chicken Pot Pie is a complete meal on its own, ideal for cozy family dinners, a comforting gathering with friends, or a satisfying meal prep option. Serve it straight from the oven, perhaps with a simple side salad to balance the richness.