Cozy Chicken Pot Pie with a Flaky Crust is a lighter take on the classic comfort food, made with tender chicken or turkey, plenty of fresh vegetables, and a savory, herb-forward filling. Cremini mushrooms, carrots, celery, and peas simmer in asimple homemade gravy, then get tucked under a golden, flaky crust. It’s hearty without being heavy, cozy without being complicated, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, Pot Pie, Healthy Chicken Pot Pie
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour
Servings 6
Ingredients
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
8ouncescremini baby bella mushrooms
1cupdiced carrots about 3 medium
1/2cupdiced celery about 1 large stalk
1 1/2teaspoonsgarlic powder
1tablespoondried thyme
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/4cupall-purpose flour
2cupschicken stock
2cupscooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts* about 8 ounces or 2 small breasts
1/2cupfrozen peas
1/2cupfrozen pearl onions
1prepared pie crust
1egg lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water to create an egg wash
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie dish with baking spray. Set aside.
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the pan. Once hot, add the mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes, until mushrooms begin to brown, stirring occasionally.
Add the carrots, celery, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms have browned more deeply and the carrots begin to soften about 3 additional minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the top of the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the chicken stock, stirring constantly. Bring to a low boil, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Continue to let bubble until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in the chicken, peas, and onions. Spoon the chicken mixture into the prepared pie dish.
Roll the pie dough into a circle large enough to cover your dish. Brush the edges of the pie dish with the egg wash, then lay the dough over the top so that it overhangs the sides. Trim the overhang to a 1/2 inch larger than the edge of the dish. Gently press the dough onto the sides of the dish so that it sticks, then brush it all over with the remaining egg wash.
With a sharp knife, cut 3 slits in the top.
Bake until hot and bubbly on the inside and the crust is deeply golden, about 25 minutes. Let rest a few minutes. Serve hot.