Description
This comforting stove-to-oven Classic Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate hearty meal. With a base of tender chicken, potatoes, green beans, and corn enveloped in a rich, savory gravy, it is topped with a single, golden, flaky pastry crust. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, it offers the perfect balance of crispy texture and velvety warmth. It is a nostalgic, wholesome dish that simplifies family dinner without compromising on the gourmet, home-cooked flavor every home cook dreams of serving.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup baking potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, and green beans. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until the mixture thickens into a gravy.
Add the shredded chicken, corn, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Remove from heat and place the puff pastry sheet over the top of the skillet, trimming edges if necessary and tucking them in slightly.
Cut a few slits in the top of the pastry for steam to escape.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use leftover cooked chicken to save time. Ensure vegetables are cut into uniform pieces for consistent cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg