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Chicken Pot Pie

A comforting classic with a flaky pastry crust and a rich, savory chicken filling in a creamy orange-hued sauce.

Total time
60 min
Servings
6
Calories
520
Protein
28g
Chicken Pot Pie
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F and roll out one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.

  2. Step 2

    Cook chicken in a pot with broth until tender, then shred and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Sauté onion, carrots, and peas in butter until softened, about 5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in broth and cream.

  5. Step 5

    Simmer until thickened, then add shredded chicken, salt, and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Pour filling into crust, top with second crust, and crimp edges.

  7. Step 7

    Cut slits in top, brush with egg wash, and bake 30-35 minutes until golden.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • rolling pin
  • large pot
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

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