Classic chicken pot pie recipe with a step-by-step guide

Chicken pot pie recipe

 Certainly! Here's a classic chicken pot pie recipe with a step-by-step guide:

### Ingredients:

#### For the Filling:

- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 small onion, finely chopped

- 2 carrots, diced

- 2 celery stalks, diced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

- 2 cups chicken broth

- 1 cup milk

- 1 cup frozen peas

- 1 cup frozen corn

#### For the Pie Crust:

- 2 store-bought pie crusts or homemade if preferred

### Instructions:

#### Prepare the Chicken Filling:

1. **Cook Chicken:**

   - Cook the chicken breasts (boil, bake, or use a rotisserie chicken) until fully cooked. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

chicken pot pie recipe

2. **Preheat Oven:**

   - Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

3. **Sauté Vegetables:**

   - In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.

4. **Add Seasonings:**

   - Stir in dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.

5. **Create Roux:**

   - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to create a roux. Cook for a couple of minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

6. **Pour in Liquids:**

   - Gradually pour in chicken broth and milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Simmer until the mixture thickens.

7. **Add Chicken and Vegetables:**

   - Add the shredded chicken, frozen peas, and frozen corn to the skillet. Stir until everything is well combined. Remove from heat.

#### Assemble the Pot Pie:

8. **Roll Out Pie Crusts:**

   - Roll out one pie crust and line the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Fill it with the chicken mixture.

9. **Top with Second Crust:**

   - Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the filling. Seal the edges by pressing them together. Trim any excess crust.

10. **Create Vents:**

    - Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

#### Bake:

11. **Bake in the Oven:**

    - Place the pie dish on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

12. **Cool Before Serving:**

    - Allow the chicken pot pie to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

### Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken pot pie!