Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Nothing says comfort food quite like a warm, flaky chicken pot pie. This classic dish is a hearty and satisfying meal that brings the coziness of home cooking to any table. Our recipe will guide you through creating a delicious chicken pot pie from scratch in just a few simple steps.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, peas, and celery. Add water to cover and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
- In the saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in butter until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place the chicken mixture in the bottom pie crust. Pour the hot liquid mixture over. Cover with the top crust, seal the edges, and remove any excess dough. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
With these easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a mouthwatering chicken pot pie that’s sure to delight your taste buds and warm your soul. Enjoy this classic comfort dish with your family and friends!