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🥧 Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Old-fashioned chicken pot pie is a comforting classic made with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy, savory filling baked beneath a flaky golden crust. Warm, nostalgic, and satisfying, it’s a timeless dinner that feels like home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Filling:
  • 2 cups Chicken breast cooked, shredded or cubed
  • 1 cup Carrots diced
  • 1 cup Peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Potatoes peeled & diced
  • 1/2 cup Celery chopped
  • 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup Whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme dried, optional for extra flavor
  • For the Crust:
  • 2 Refrigerated pie crust (or homemade if preferred)
  • 1 Egg beaten (for egg wash)

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare the Vegetables
    In a medium saucepan, add carrots, potatoes, peas, and celery. Boil for 5–6 minutes, just until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Make the Creamy Sauce
    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute, whisking constantly to form a smooth roux. Slowly add chicken broth and milk, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened (about 3–4 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  4. Add the Filling
    Stir in the cooked chicken and vegetables. Mix until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce. Remove from heat.
  5. Assemble the Pie
    Line a 9-inch pie dish with one crust. Pour the chicken mixture inside and spread it evenly. Cover with the second crust, seal edges, and cut a few small slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Brush the top with beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish.
  6. Bake
    Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and flaky.Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.