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Comforting Pot Pie Recipe Easy Homemade Party Favorite

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A warm, flaky crust pot pie filled with creamy, savory chicken and vegetable filling, perfect for parties and cozy dinners. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 cup diced celery stalks
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour for GF version)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese, drained
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pie crust sheets or puff pastry (store-bought)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash) mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium to large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 7 minutes until softened and aromatic.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, and 1 teaspoon rosemary. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the veggies, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and thicken the filling.
  4. Slowly whisk in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup whole milk. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens to a creamy sauce, about 5 minutes. Add a splash more broth if too thick.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup drained small-curd cottage cheese until fully blended for extra creamy texture.
  6. Fold in 2 cups cooked shredded chicken and 1 cup peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out pie crust or puff pastry and fit into a 9-inch pie dish or individual ramekins, saving enough to cover the top.
  8. Pour the warm filling into the crust-lined dish. Cover with the second crust, trim excess, and crimp edges to seal. Cut a few small slits on top for steam to escape.
  9. Brush the top crust with egg wash for a golden finish. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is puffed and browned.
  10. Let the pot pie rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow filling to set and make slicing easier.

Notes

If filling is too runny before baking, stir in 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in cold water to thicken. Let pot pie cool 10-15 minutes before serving to prevent burns and help filling set. Use cold pie dough to prevent shrinking and keep crust flaky. Drain cottage cheese well to avoid watery filling. Egg wash helps achieve a golden, crisp crust. Cut steam vents on top crust to prevent puffing and spilling filling.

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