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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Golden Puff Pastry Lid

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A quick and easy creamy chicken pot pie made with leftover rotisserie chicken and a golden puff pastry lid, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free flour)
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half (can substitute dairy-free milk like oat milk)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Dice carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces. Mince garlic finely.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until veggies are tender and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the sautéed veggies and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, followed by milk or cream. Stir continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Fold in cooked chicken and frozen peas. Heat through for 2-3 minutes until filling is creamy and thick.
  7. Pour the filling into a 9-inch oven-safe baking dish, spreading evenly.
  8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry if needed to cover the dish with slight overhang. Place pastry over filling and tuck edges inside the dish.
  9. Brush puff pastry with egg wash for a shiny, golden crust.
  10. Cut small slits in the puff pastry to vent steam.
  11. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  12. Let pot pie rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If crust browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Vent pastry with slits to prevent sogginess. Let pot pie rest before serving to avoid burns and allow filling to set. For dairy-free, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and puff pastry alternatives.

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Keywords: chicken pot pie, creamy chicken pot pie, puff pastry, comfort food, easy dinner, rotisserie chicken recipe

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