Cozy Chicken Pot Pie
Cozy Chicken Pot Pie is a delightful, heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken and vibrant vegetables in a flaky crust, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Sauté the onion and carrots in melted butter over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink. Stir in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring until smooth. Then stir in peas, cream, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour filling into the baking dish and cover with puff pastry. Cut slits on top for steam to escape.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg