Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this French-Inspired Chicken Pot Pie. Featuring a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust and a creamy, herb-infused filling with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich béchamel sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Crust:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened. Add the carrots and cook until softened.
- Make the sauce: Stir in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, along with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine filling: Add chicken and peas to the sauce, then remove from heat.
- Assemble: Roll out puff pastry, transfer chicken mixture to a baking dish, cover with pastry, seal, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Cut slits in the pastry, then bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a lighter cream.
- You can add mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge, then baked when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
