This classic chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chunks of slow-simmered chicken nestled among carrots, onions, and peas in a savory broth. The dish is baked under a flaky pastry crust, creating a perfect contrast between the crisp top and the warm, stew-like filling. It’s an ideal meal for cozy weeknight dinners or family gatherings, offering a homemade taste that feels both rustic and elegant. Simple to assemble with pantry staples and fresh produce, this recipe delivers satisfying flavor in every bite, making it a reliable favorite for cold evenings.
Chicken Pot Pie With Vegetables
Description
This classic chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chunks of slow-simmered chicken nestled among carrots, onions, and peas in a savory broth. The dish is baked under a flaky pastry crust, creating a perfect contrast between the crisp top and the warm, stew-like filling. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal meal for cozy weeknight dinners or family gatherings, offering a homemade taste that feels both rustic and elegant. Simple to assemble with pantry staples and fresh produce, this recipe delivers satisfying flavor in every bite, making it a reliable favorite for cold evenings.Ingredients
Directions
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Place chicken, onion, celery, parsley, peppercorns, bay leaf, salt, and 2 cups water in a 4-quart Dutch oven.
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Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.
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Strain broth, discarding the vegetables, and return the liquid to the Dutch oven.
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Cool the chicken and giblets, remove meat from bones, and cut into large chunks, discarding skin and bones.
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Add carrots and small onions to the broth; cook, covered, until tender.
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Remove the cooked vegetables from the broth, reserving the liquid.
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Add enough water to the reserved broth to make 4 cups of liquid.
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Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.
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Add the chicken, mushrooms, peas, and cooked vegetables to the thickened broth.
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Season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Line a 9-inch pie plate with the bottom half of the pastry.
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Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into the pie crust.
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Cover with the top pastry crust, sealing and crimping the edges.
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Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
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Brush the top with beaten egg yolk mixed with water.
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Bake at 425ðF (218ðC) for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 542.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 27.2g42%
- Saturated Fat 7.5g38%
- Cholesterol 202.0mg68%
- Sodium 186.1mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 61.3g123%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.