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Chicken Pot Pie is the epitome of comfort food and this recipe has it all.
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Chicken Pot Pie

This Chicken Pot PIe is everything Chicken Pot Pie should be. Be sure to make extra - everyone will coming back for more.
Course Entree - Main Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Author Susie Gall

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1 package prepared pie crust – Pillsbury or Trader Joe’s work well
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
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  • For the chicken mixture:
  • 2 tablespoons butter - unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 stalks carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 sweet yellow onion peeled & diced
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled & minced
  • 3 cups chicken – diced or shredded rotisserie chicken works great
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 3 cups chicken stock - low salt or unsalted
  • 2-4 tablespoons white wine
  • ¼ cup heavy cream half ‘n half can be used
  • Salt – be sure to add the chicken stock first and then add salt to taste
  • 1 t fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 T dried parsley or 2 T fresh parsley
  • 2 bay leaves – removed after simmering in the chicken sauce
  • 1 t Herbs de Provence
  • ½ teaspoon sweet basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme – if using fresh thyme use 1 tablespoon.
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder optional
  • 2 cloves garlic – minced or 1 teaspoon of prepared chopped garlic in a jar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F
  2. Let pie crust warm 15-20 minutes at room temperature before using.
  3. Spray casserole dish or individual ramekins with cooking spray
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  5. Preheat oven to 375F.
  6. Dice all vegetables and set aside.
  7. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil and butter over med-high heat, but do not burn.
  8. Add the diced carrots and cook for 4 minutes. Stir every minute.
  9. Add diced celery and cook another 3 minutes – stir often.
  10. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Stir frequently and cook another 2-4 minutes.
  11. Add diced or shredded chicken.
  12. Sprinkle the chicken and vegetables with flour – mix well and cook approximately 1 minute.
  13. Add the chicken stock and let it cook a few minutes to thicken.
  14. Once the mixture thickens a little, add all herbs and seasonings.
  15. Add the cream and wine and stir well.
  16. Bring the mixture just to a boil, the turn the heat to simmer and let the mixture thicken 4-6 minutes - it should be similar to a thick soup.
  17. Take the chicken mixture off the heat and remove the bay leaves.
  18. Pour the mixture into the prepared dishes.
  19. Unroll the piecrust, cut out the desired size (just larger than the prepared dishes) and place the crust over the chicken mixture. The crust should be slightly larger than the dishes, so press the excess dough onto the outside edges of each pie.
  20. Use a sharp knife to cut steam vents into the top of the dough. 3-4 vents are enough.
  21. If desired, use cookie cutters to cut shapes into excess dough for decoration.
  22. Whisk together the egg and water. This is an egg wash to brush over the entire crust and to use to attach any piecrust decorations onto the pie.
  23. Place the pies on a rimmed baking or cookie sheet to catch any spills.
  24. Bake the pies at 375F for 30-45 minutes depending on the size of the pie. The pies are done when the crust is golden brown and some of the juices bubble up through the vents and onto the crust.
  25. *If the crust is taking too long to brown, place the pies under the broiler for just a few minutes. Watch VERY CLOSELY to avoid burning the pies.
  26. **If the crust is browning too quickly, place a sheet of aluminum foil loosely over the pies, but do NOT tighten the foil over the pies.
  27. Let the pies rest 8-10 minutes before serving.
  28. Enjoy!
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  30. If freezing for later enjoyment:
  31. Prepare as directed except for the following changes.
  32. Use disposable aluminum pans and generously spray the pans with cooking spray.
  33. Let the chicken mixture cool before attaching the crusts.
  34. Place crusts over the cooled chicken mixture, but do not brush with the egg-wash.
  35. Remember to slit vents into the crusts before covering with plastic wrap.
  36. Once the pies are assembled, wrap each with 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil. If the pies fit, place them in Ziploc Freezer Bags for added protection.
  37. The pies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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  39. When ready to serve:
  40. Preheat the oven to 375F.
  41. Unwrap the frozen pies and place on rimmed baking sheets.
  42. Brush with an egg-wash.
  43. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  44. Remove the aluminum foil and bake until the crusts are a deep golden brown, approximately another 30-40 minutes.
  45. Once completely cooked, let the pies rest 8-10 minutes before serving.