Cooks.com Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Description
Chicken pot pie is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a chilly day. It is a creamy chicken filling surrounded by a flaky pastry crust, and it is one of those dishes that will make your family smile. This recipe from Cooks.com is an easy-to-follow version of this classic dish. It can be made in under an hour and is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it.
Prep Time
This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare. You will need to preheat your oven and assemble the ingredients, so it is best to plan ahead.
Cook Time
This recipe takes about 40 minutes to cook. This includes preheating the oven, preparing the ingredients, and baking the dish.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie crusts
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and salt and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring until the mixture is smooth. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, onion, peas, corn, milk, pepper, and thyme. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
4. Place one of the pie crusts in a 9-inch pie plate. Pour the chicken mixture into the crust. Place the second crust over the top and crimp the edges together. Cut several slits in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape.
5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need a medium saucepan, a large bowl, a 9-inch pie plate, and a pastry cutter or knife.
Notes
You can substitute other vegetables for the ones listed in this recipe. Mushrooms, carrots, and bell peppers all work well. You can also use a store-bought pie crust if you don't have time to make your own.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This recipe serves 8 people. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 462
- Protein: 14 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
Recipe Tips
This recipe can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to a month. To do this, pre-assemble the dish and place it in the freezer for a few hours, until it is completely frozen. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer until you are ready to bake it. When you are ready to bake it, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake it for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
To make this recipe even easier, you can substitute a can of condensed cream of chicken soup for the sauce. Just mix the soup with the other ingredients and pour it into the crust. Then bake as directed.
This recipe can also be made with turkey or other types of cooked meat, such as ham or sausage. You can also make it vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding extra vegetables.
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