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Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Easy Homemade Flaky Buttery Crust

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A comforting chicken pot pie with a flaky, buttery crust and creamy filling made from simple ingredients. Perfect for family dinners and cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice water
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Add cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits remaining. Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly until dough just comes together. Don’t overwork it! Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling: While the dough chills, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until veggies are tender and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle ⅓ cup flour over veggies and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw taste.
  3. Gradually whisk in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup milk. Keep stirring as the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Add shredded chicken, frozen peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook another 2 minutes until filling is creamy and heated through. Remove from heat.
  4. Assemble the pie: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to fit your pie dish with a little overhang. Transfer dough to pie dish, gently pressing to fit. Pour filling into crust.
  5. Roll out second disc of dough and place over filling. Trim excess dough and pinch edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top crust to vent steam. Optional: brush with a beaten egg for golden shine.
  6. Bake: Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. If crust browns too quickly, cover edges with foil halfway through baking.
  7. Let pie rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

Keep butter and water cold for flaky crust. Handle dough minimally. Vent top crust to prevent sogginess. Rest pie after baking for easier slicing. Use gluten-free flour and dairy-free substitutes as needed.

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Keywords: chicken pot pie, comfort food, flaky crust, homemade pie, easy dinner, family meal

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