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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie: Best Easy Homemade Recipe

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A quick and easy homemade chicken pot pie featuring a shatteringly crisp puff pastry crust and a rich, creamy chicken and vegetable filling. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced small
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but cold
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Sesame seeds, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add onions and carrots; sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and tender.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  4. Stir cooked chicken and frozen peas into the sauce. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll puff pastry and prick center with a fork, leaving a 1-inch border. Brush border with egg wash.
  6. Pour filling into the center of the pastry. Fold edges over the filling to create a rustic pie. Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until baking to ensure flakiness. Ensure the gravy is thick before assembling to prevent a soggy crust. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the gravy to set. Can be frozen unbaked.

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