Amazing Chicken Pot Pie: Brace yourself, this recipe is almost too good to mention.
But I will.
This is comfort food at its all-time best.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST-EVER CHICKEN POT PIE
If you can, go with homemade chicken stock, it really makes all the difference. And roasting the chicken delivers the most flavorful and succulent chicken possible.
Watch us show you how to make this Amazing Chicken Pot Pie!
Add that with the other classic ingredients, and you’ve got something really special on your hands!
And, of course, homemade pie crust…is the perfect top for this perfectly amazing and super comforting dish.
Take the time, and be sure to make the Perfect Pie Crust. You will be so glad you did!
Did you know that the very first chicken pot pies are believe to have originated in Greece? Isn’t that interesting. All we know, is they are DELICIOUS!
After the filling thickens and cooks to perfection, it will be difficult for you to not want to eat just a bowl full of the filling!
The Loon says it’s like amazing “Pot Pie Soup.” He’s right…but it’s not finished yet!
An egg wash on the top of the dough ensures a golden beautiful crust when it comes out of the oven!
Mmmmmmm!
We’re getting really close now. Also, these pot pies can be made in advance, all the way to this step, and then kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months. Simply thaw, and then bake as according to the recipe! So awesome!
Just a quick peek!!
Just look at all the goodness just waiting to be baked to absolute perfection!
Everything comes together to make hands-down the best pot pies you’ll ever know.
We absolutely love using our Roasted Chicken Stock for this incredible recipe.
This is without doubt, an all-time favorite of both The Loon and me. %150 Loon Approved!
Now, let’s make this Amazing Chicken Pot Pie recipe!
Amazing Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 4 whole chicken breasts bone-in, skin-on
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 5 cups of homemade chicken stock or homemade turkey stock
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 12 tbsp 1 & 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 8 oz. chopped mushrooms (shiitake are nice) about 1 & 1/2 cups
- 2 cups yellow onions chopped
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups carrots 1/4" slices, - blanched in boiling water for a couple minutes
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Perfect pie crust
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F
- Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet and rub with oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 65 minutes (internal temp should be 165 F) - set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Remove meat from bones and discard the skin - cut the chicken into large bites.
- Heat the stock in a medium pan. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in the stock.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat and add the onions and mushrooms, cook until translucent - about 15 minutes.
- Add the flour and cook over low heat, for about 2 minutes.
- Add the hot stock to the sauce, simmer for another minute or somewhat until thickened.
- Add 1 teaspoon of Kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and heavy cream.
- Add the cubed chicken, carrots, peas, and parsley. Mix well.
- Taste and add more salt, if needed.
- Pour filling into 4 oven-proof bowls.
- Brush egg wash around the top edges of the bowls.
- Cut the dough so it fits over the top of each bowl, with about a half inch lip around the sides. (if desired, cut additional decorative leaf-like shapes to add on top of the pot pies)
- Place cut dough on top of each bowl. Press the sides against the edges of the bowl.
- Brush the dough with egg wash, and then sprinkle with coarse salt (sea salt, or Kosher) and freshly ground black pepper.
- Make 3 or 4 slits in center of each dough topping.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 45 minutes.
- Let rest for at least 15 minutes (filling is extremely hot!!)
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