Simple Classic Chicken Pot Pie
- 1 1/2 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast - 3/4" cubed
- 1 1/2 cup 1/2" diced potato
- 1 cup 1/4" sliced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/3 cup + 2 tsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 2/3 cup milk (I use 1%)
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts (9in)
- In a medium sauce pan combine raw cubed chicken, carrots, peas and potatoes.
- Add just enough water to cover And a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes, or until carrots and potatoes are just fork tender.
- When done drain in colander and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Grease a square 2 quart casserole dish all over with 2 tsp butter.
- Unroll one pie crust and press into dish, forming and pressing from center out to fit and stretch up sides of dish, almost to top edge.
- If you get any tears just pinch 'em back together.
- Set aside.
- In same sauce pan used for chicken mix, melt butter over medium heat.
- When melted add onions and cook until translucent, Stirring frequently.
- About 3 minutes.
- Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, celery seed and thyme to make a roux.
- Cook until roux is golden, whisking frequently.
- About 2 minutes more.
- Slowly add chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly to prevent clumping and sticking to bottom.
- Bring to a simmer until thickened, stirring constantly.
- About 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat.
- Gently fold chicken and veg mixture into sauce.
- Pour filling into bottom pie crust, spreading out evenly.
- Unroll and add top crust, pinching to seal edges (use the tines of a fork for best seal).
- Cut a few slits for steam vents in top.
- Pop it in the oven and bake 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown.
- When done remove from oven, spread an additional tablespoon of butter over top to melt into crust if desired.
- Allow to cool 10 minutes, dish up and enjoy!
chicken, potato, carrots, frozen peas, yellow onion, flour, salt, black pepper, celery, thyme, chicken broth, milk, crusts
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/344596-simple-classic-chicken-pot-pie (may not work)