Description
Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. This recipe features a flaky, golden-brown crust enveloping a creamy filling of tender chicken and vibrant vegetables. The delightful aroma and heartwarming flavors make this dish an instant favorite. Plus, its versatility allows you to customize it with your choice of spices or additional ingredients to suit everyone’s palate. Follow these simple steps to prepare this classic from scratch, and savor each bite of this hearty meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Carrots
- Frozen peas
- Cornstarch
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet until golden brown, then chop into pieces.
- Sauté garlic, carrots, peas, and corn until softened; stir in cornstarch.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; mix well before incorporating the chopped chicken back into the skillet.
- Roll out one pie crust into the baking dish; fill it with the mixture, cover with another crust, crimp edges, and cut slits on top.
- Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using rotisserie chicken or experimenting with different vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Serve with fresh salad or crusty bread for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg