Homemade Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry Crust
Introduction
If there's one comfort food that always hits the spot, it's chicken pot pie. And when it's made with a flaky puff pastry crust, it's even better. This classic dish is perfect for any family dinner or gathering, and it's surprisingly easy to make at home. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to create your own homemade chicken pot pie with puff pastry crust.Ingredients
To make a delicious homemade chicken pot pie with puff pastry crust, you'll need the following ingredients:- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the flour, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to the skillet and stir until everything is well combined. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
7. Add the frozen peas and carrots and corn to the skillet and stir everything together.
8. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
9. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface until it's large enough to cover the pie dish.
10. Lay the puff pastry over the top of the pie dish.
11. Use a sharp knife to cut off any excess pastry around the edges of the dish.
12. Use a fork to press the edges of the pastry down onto the dish.
13. Cut a few slits into the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape while cooking.
14. Brush the beaten egg over the top of the pastry.
15. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet and put it in the oven.
16. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
Variations
While this recipe is delicious as is, there are a few variations you can make to customize it to your liking:
Vegetarian Pot Pie
If you're a vegetarian or simply want to cut back on meat, you can easily make this recipe without the chicken. Simply swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth and increase the amount of vegetables in the dish.
Beef Pot Pie
If you prefer beef over chicken, you can substitute the chicken for ground beef or cubed beef stew meat. You'll also want to switch the chicken broth for beef broth.
Seafood Pot Pie
For a twist on the classic, try making this recipe with seafood. Substitute the chicken for shrimp, crab, or mixed seafood, and use seafood broth instead of chicken broth.
