Comforting Chicken Pot Pie

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: The Comfort Diner, Ira Freehof

Serves 6 people

Categories: Casserole, Chicken, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (6-8 oz. each)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups small-dice carrots
  • 1 cup small-dice celery
  • 1 cup small-dice red onion
  • 2 cups medium-dice red potatoes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°; bring a large pot of water to a boil; boil the chicken for 10 minutes until cooked through; be careful not to overcook the chicken as it will be cooked more later.

  2. While the chicken is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat; saute carrots, celery, onion, and potatoes for 5 minutes; again, be careful to avoid overcooking.

  3. Remove vegetables from pan and set them aside in a large bowl.

  4. When the chicken has cooked, remove from the water and drain; slice chicken into bite-size pieces.

  5. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining ¼ cup butter; sprinkle the flour over the butter.

  6. Stir gently and frequently for 2-3 minutes, until the flour is absorbed and the bubbling mixture is lightly golden.

  7. Add in heavy cream and chicken stock; mix thoroughly; simmer 10 minutes, then add the chicken and sauteed vegetables.

  8. Season with salt and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes more.

  9. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and add the frozen peas.

  10. Roll out the puff pastry so it is 2 inches larger than the pie pan; place it over the pan and tuck down the edges into the pan.

  11. Cut a few slits on top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.

  12. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.

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