Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add cold butter cut into cubes and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
- 2
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Make the Sauce
Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Add shredded chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- 5
Thicken the Filling
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the filling mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Assembling and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 7
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out half of the chilled dough to fit a pie dish. Place the rolled-out dough in the bottom of the dish.
- 8
Add Filling
Pour the chicken mixture into the pie crust evenly.
- 9
Top the Pie
Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the filling. Seal the edges by crimping and cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape.
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious chicken pot pie!