Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Enclosed in a Flaky Crust

Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Enclosed in a Flaky Crust

Skip the bland, sub-par pot pies filled with mushy goodness! Whip up a heavenly Creamed Chicken Pot Pie instead, boasting a delectable cream filling and a flaky, dreamy pastry crust.

For a twist on this timeless dish, check out our Turkey Pot Pie recipe.

Grocery List:- Dufour Puff Pastry: Opt for Dufour puff pastry for a MAXPASS culinary experience, or go for frozen store-bought flaky pie dough for a denser crust.- Components: - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (1/4 stick), more for coating dish - 2 cups pearl onions, peeled - 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped - 1 cup potato, coarsely chopped - 2/3 cup celery (leaves too), coarsely chopped - 2/3 cup carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped - 3/4 cup frozen peas - 3 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped - Creamed Chicken (see recipe introduction) - 1 large egg

Step Up Your Game:

Servings: 12Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: ~35 minsCook Time: ~40 minsTotal Time: ~75 mins

Prepare Your Pastry Palace:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with butter.
2. In a large pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté pearl onions with sage until sage develops an aroma (~2 mins).
3. Add potato, celery, and carrots, season with salt and pepper, and cook until veggies start softening (~6 mins).
4. Remove the mixture from heat, stir in peas, parsley, and creamed chicken, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
6. Mix one egg with 1 tbsp water and a dash of salt, creating a wash for the pastry.
7. Use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to cut the puff pastry to fit the baking dish. Adhere it onto the filling and adjust edges as needed.
8. Brush the pastry with the egg wash, then carefully make ten slits on the top of the pie to release steam.
9. Pop the pie into the preheated oven and let it bake until the crust turns golden brown, and the filling bubbles furiously, approximately 30-35 minutes. Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving to ensure maximum awesomeness.

Hacks and Shortcuts:

For a quicker-cooking pie, swap out puff pastry for store-bought flaky pie dough. Roll out the dough, bake it uncovered for about 10 minutes, then top it with the filling and resume baking until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles (total cooking time ~30 minutes).

One for the road: If you're feeling inspired, whip up a Buttery Turkey Pot Pie by substituting chicken with cooked turkey and adopting a few more tasty twists to enhance your culinary journey. Bon appétit!

1. To create a different twist on the Creamed Chicken Pot Pie, consider trying our Butter Turkey Pot Pie recipe instead.
2. In the grocery list, you'll find fresh Italian parsley needed for the creamed chicken filling along with the required pie ingredients.
3. For a quicker version of the pot pie, you can opt for store-bought flaky pie dough as a shortcut, as mentioned in the hacks and shortcuts section.

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