Chicken Pie
Chicken pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a flaky golden crust that envelops tender chicken and a colorful medley of vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish brings warmth and joy with every bite. Easily customizable and freezable, it’s a delightful way to serve up homemade goodness that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add chicken and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to simmer. Stir in cream gradually until thickened (around 5 minutes). Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
- Mix in thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Allow flavors to meld for another minute.
- In a baking dish, roll out one puff pastry sheet as the base; fill with chicken mixture and cover with another pastry sheet. Cut slits for steam.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until crust is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg