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Creamy Comfort Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Puff Pastry

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A cozy and satisfying chicken pot pie featuring a creamy filling of chicken and vegetables topped with a golden, flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners and comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten with a splash of water (for egg wash)
  • Optional: splash of white wine or 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for sauce depth

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onions and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until fully absorbed and nutty-smelling.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then milk or cream. Continue whisking until sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken, frozen peas and carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning and consistency if needed.
  6. Pour filling into a 9-inch pie dish and smooth the top.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheet to cover the pie dish with slight overhang. Trim excess pastry.
  8. Lay pastry over filling, pressing edges to seal. Cut small slits in the top for steam vents.
  9. Brush pastry with egg wash for a golden finish.
  10. Place pie dish on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  11. Let pot pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not rush the roux step to avoid raw flour taste. Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use for best puffing. Use high-quality butter and puff pastry for best flavor and texture. Egg wash ensures a shiny, golden crust. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and puff pastry. Filling should not be too watery to prevent soggy crust. Leftovers reheat best in oven to maintain crust crispness.

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