Here’s a classic, comforting pot pie recipe—flaky crust, creamy filling, and perfect for cozy dinners.
🥧 Classic Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie or leftover works great)
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup potatoes, diced (optional)
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp thyme or mixed herbs
For the crust:
- 1 sheet puff pastry or homemade pie crust
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Make the filling
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
- Slowly add chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add milk or cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cooked chicken, peas, and potatoes (if using). Remove from heat.
2. Assemble the pie
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Pour filling into a baking dish.
- Cover with pie crust, trimming edges and sealing.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Cut a few slits in the crust to allow steam to escape.
3. Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
🔥 Variations
- Vegetarian pot pie: Replace chicken with mushrooms, zucchini, and lentils.
- Mini pot pies: Use muffin tins or ramekins for individual servings.
- Cheesy twist: Stir shredded cheese into the filling for extra richness.
- Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken and frozen mixed vegetables to save time.
✅ Tips
- Don’t overfill the pie—leave some space for the crust to puff.
- Brush crust with egg wash for that perfect golden sheen.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven for a few minutes to crisp up the crust.
If you want, I can give you a quick stovetop “pot pie in a pan” version that skips the baking but still has creamy filling and a crispy topping.
Do you want me to do that?
