Easy Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
This comforting chicken pot pie is a classic favorite stuffed with tender chicken and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast diced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
- 0.5 cup onion chopped
- 0.33 cup butter
- 0.33 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium recommended
- 1 cup milk
- 2 ready-made pie crusts store-bought for convenience
- 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.5 tsp pepper or to taste
- 1 tsp thyme dried
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute, then slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk.
- Add diced chicken, carrots, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a pie dish lined with one pie crust.
- Cover with the second pie crust. Cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added richness, you can stir in a tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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