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Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Flaky Puff Pastry Lid

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A quick and comforting chicken pot pie with a creamy filling and a flaky, buttery puff pastry lid, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken breast or thighs (rotisserie chicken works beautifully for speed)
  • 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half (whole milk works well)
  • Salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of dried thyme or fresh if available
  • 1 sheet thawed puff pastry (preferably Pepperidge Farm)
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion. Shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant but not browned, stirring occasionally.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the softened veggies. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste until the mixture thickens and becomes paste-like.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, followed by the milk or half-and-half. Keep stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 4–5 minutes until thickened. Add more broth or milk if too thick.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir in the cooked chicken and frozen peas. Cook for 2–3 minutes until peas are heated through and the filling is thick and creamy.
  6. Pour the creamy chicken and veggie mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet slightly on a floured surface if needed to fit the pie dish. Lay it over the filling, tucking the edges inside neatly and trimming any excess.
  8. Brush the puff pastry with the egg wash. Cut a few small slits in the top to let steam escape during baking.
  9. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 25–30 minutes until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  10. Let the pot pie rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing to help the filling set.

Notes

If puff pastry browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use cooked chicken like rotisserie for speed and tenderness. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend and puff pastry. To keep puff pastry flaky, keep it cold before baking. Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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