Creamy Chicken Pot Pie – Rich, flavorful with a golden brown crispy crust, these individual chicken pot pies are perfect when you’re looking for a comforting meal. Seriously delicious!
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Ingredients list for the chicken pot pie
- 2 lb (900g) boneless, skinless cooked chicken, shredded
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth, good-quality
- 1/2 lb potato, cut into small cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup carrot, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup frozen pea or shelled fresh peas
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh corn
- 1/2 cup chopped green beans, fresh or frozen
- Cayenne pepper, optional, to taste
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 good quality puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
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Directions
1. Melt butter in a large saucepan or pot. Add flour and whisk constantly to form a roux, without any lump. Add chicken broth and continue whisking for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
2. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and Cayenne pepper, add the cream and stir to combine. Add shredded chicken, diced potato, garlic, onion, and all vegetables to the sauce and give a good stir to combine everything. Cook on medium-low for 2-3 minutes, adjust seasoning if necessary.
3. Transfer the filling into a clean container and chill in the fridge for one hour, or until cool. In the meantime, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet and dust with flour to prevent sticking. Use a bowl or small plate of 1-inch (2 ½ cm) larger than the ramekins to cut out your pastry with a sharp knife.
5. Spoon the chilled chicken filling into the ramekins and sprinkle with additional black pepper. Brush the exterior edges of the ramekins with the beaten egg and cover with a disc of puff pastry. Fold over the edges and press lightly against the edge of the ramekin with your fingers. Brush the top and sides of the pastry with the beaten egg. Repeat the process for all ramekins.
6. Transfer the ramekins to a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) on the rack positioned in the middle of the oven for about 20-30 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Recipe note:
- Adjust seasoning constantly while preparing the filling. Adding the vegetables and chicken dilutes the flavor of the sauce so don’t forget to check seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Buy a good quality puff pastry, 100% butter for better effect and taste.
- Alternatively, you can use a bag of any frozen vegetable mix you like, instead of cutting each vegetable one by one!
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Leave a Reply
Francine Gonzales
2024-04-21 17:48:47
Easy and delicious! Puff pastry makes it more delicate.
Tiara
2024-02-04 22:57:06
Can you make this recipe in a regular pie pan with the same measurements?
Charlotte
2024-01-09 13:33:41
The best and easiest chicken pot pie I ever made. I’ve made it with or without chicken, and my family loves it every time. Thank you for the recipe!
Heather
2023-02-06 10:45:07
I used can diced potatoes and can diced carrots this way I didn't have to worry about them being hard. I also used 8oz ramekins. That size was listed as a standard size for individual chicken pot pies!
Rita
2022-11-10 12:44:50
What size ramekins are used and how many individual Pot Pies does this recipe make?
Kendall
2022-09-10 21:32:51
So delicious! But the Onions,Carrots and Potatoes definitely need a little cook/soften before going into the oven. My puff pastry will burn if i keep it in longer but the veg is still a bit hard. Overall great recipe and will DEFINITELY be making again. So easy and delicious. Just cook veggies before oven :)
Celeste
2022-03-13 19:58:32
Oh my goodness! Easy and Delicious. I used mini potatoes and cut them small. I used a frozen vegetable medley for the beans, corns, and carrots. Everything was cooked well! My partner is a, “why would you bother spending time making something when you can get delicious prepared ones locally” person, and even they were very impressed.
Ana
2021-09-01 19:26:57
It was the easy one I ever made and delish. The only thing I would do is pre cook the carrots and potatoes
Emily
2021-02-23 09:16:23
This was delicious! I was hesitate to use puff pastry but it was simply great! Looked so nice too! Thank you for the recipe!!!
Ben
2021-02-16 14:50:09
This looks amazing but i dont know what size pot/pan or whatever you want to call it i need. please help so i can make this
Lizzie
2020-11-02 15:47:25
Looks delicious, picking up the few things I don't have and planning to make some! 😋 What size Ramekins do you suggest? Did you use the 1 cup size? Or?