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Classic Chicken Pot Pie

A comforting and classic chicken pot pie with a flaky crust and a creamy filling packed with vegetables.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 cup milk
  • 3 cup cooked chicken, cubed
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup diced carrots fresh or frozen
  • 0.5 cup diced celery
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

For the Crust

  • 2 packages refrigerated pie crusts for a 9-inch pie

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
    0.5 cup butter
  • Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
    0.5 cup butter
  • Stir in the cooked chicken, peas, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
    0.5 cup butter
  • Line a 9-inch pie plate with one pie crust. Pour the chicken mixture into the crust-lined pie plate.
    0.5 cup butter
  • Top with the second pie crust. Crimp the edges to seal and cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
    0.5 cup butter
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This chicken pot pie is best served hot. You can also add other vegetables like potatoes or green beans if desired.