Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce enveloped in a flaky puff pastry crust. This dish is simple to prepare, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Indulge in nostalgia with every bite of this home-cooked classic that’s sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked, diced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh carrots, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 sheets of store-bought puff pastry
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken for about 7-10 minutes until golden brown; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in chopped carrots and frozen peas; sauté for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, adding garlic powder. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Transfer the filling to the prepared baking dish. Cover with puff pastry, sealing edges and cutting slits for steam escape.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Customize your pot pie by adding your favorite vegetables like corn or mushrooms. - For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley. - To freeze, assemble but do not bake; cover tightly and store for up to three months.