Description
Classic Homemade Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting, savory dish featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with creamy chicken and vegetables—perfect for cozy dinners and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- For the filling:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (or turkey)
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until small pieces form. Chill mixture briefly. Add cold buttermilk and water; stir just until dough forms. Divide into two discs, wrap, and refrigerate.
- Make the filling: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened. Stir in flour, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened. Stir in shredded chicken and peas. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble the pie: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out one dough disc and line a pie dish. Add cooled filling. Roll out second disc, place on top, trim, and crimp edges. Cut vents and brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Cool the filling before assembling to avoid soggy crust.
- Freeze baked or unbaked pie for up to 3 months.
- Swap vegetables like peas for green beans, corn, or mushrooms as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
