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Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Easy Homemade Flaky Buttery Crust

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A warm and comforting chicken pot pie with a flaky, buttery crust and creamy filling, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice water
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1 cup whole milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (optional for brushing crust)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  2. Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking it.
  3. Shape into two discs, wrap with plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Cook the filling: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw taste, stirring constantly.
  6. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in cooked chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  9. Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface to fit your pie dish bottom and sides. Transfer dough to the dish, pressing gently to fit. Pour the filling inside.
  10. Roll out the second dough disc and place over the filling. Trim excess dough and crimp edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  11. Optional: Brush the top crust with beaten egg wash for a golden, shiny finish.
  12. Place pie dish on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  13. Let the pot pie rest for 10 minutes before serving to let filling set slightly.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky crust; do not overwork dough. Let filling cool before adding to crust to prevent sogginess. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Use gentle simmer for filling to avoid separation. Dough can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.

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Keywords: chicken pot pie, comfort food, flaky crust, homemade pie, easy dinner, creamy filling, cozy meal

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