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Classic Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Butter Crust
Mirha Pretty

Classic Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Butter Crust

This classic chicken pot pie features tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy savory sauce, all topped with a golden flaky butter crust. The filling is rich and comforting while the crust adds a crisp, buttery finish. It’s a timeless homemade dinner perfect for cozy family meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 prepared pie crust top crust

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in carrots and potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well.
  6. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to form a thick sauce.
  7. Add heavy cream, shredded chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  8. Simmer for 5 minutes until the filling thickens.
  9. Pour the filling into a baking dish and cover with pie crust.
  10. Cut small slits in the crust for steam to escape.
  11. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
  • Brush the crust with egg wash for a shinier golden finish.
  • Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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