The Very Best Classic Chicken Pot Pie
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this homemade chicken pot pie recipe that features a flaky pie crust and creamy filling. It's a classic rendition of the dish that promises to satisfy your taste buds.
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Chicken pot pie is a classic dish that has been enjoyed by many for generations. Its exact origins are not well documented, but it is believed to have originated in medieval England as a savory pie made with a variety of meats, vegetables, and gravy. The term "pot pie" refers to the method of cooking, where the ingredients are placed in a pot and covered with a pastry crust. The dish became popular in America in the 19th century, and chicken became the main ingredient due to its affordability and availability. Today, chicken pot pie remains a beloved comfort food, with various versions and adaptations found in different regions of the world.
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Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 220 degrees C (425 F).
- Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, salt, garlic powder, thyme leaves, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, stirring often.
- Add the flour. Stir well, until no dry flour remains. Slowly stir in the cream, then the chicken broth. Cook until bubbling and thick, stirring often, 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the peas and flat leaf parsley. Let this cool for 15-30 minutes before filling the pie.
- Spoon the cooled filling into a oven proof ramekin or other container. Top with the pie crust. Seal the edges of the pie crust together.
- Cut 3-4 slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Place the filled pie plate on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes on the middle rack of the oven.
- Cool for 15-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Freezes beautifully. Make a big batch, cool and cut into portions and freeze. To defrost, place in a oven at 140 C until heated through and the crust is nice and crispy.
