Here’s a classic chicken pot pie recipe for you:
### Ingredients:- **For the Filling:** – 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced – 1 cup carrots, diced – 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen) – 1 cup potatoes, diced (optional) – 1/3 cup butter – 1/3 cup all-purpose flour – 1 ¾ cups chicken broth – 2/3 cup milk – 1 tsp onion powder – 1 tsp garlic powder – Salt and pepper to taste – 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)- **For the Crust:** – 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade if you prefer)
### Instructions:1. **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).2. **Prepare the Filling:** – In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. – Add the carrots and potatoes, cooking until slightly tender (about 5-7 minutes). – Stir in the flour, mixing well to create a roux. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. – Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens (about 5-10 minutes). – Add the shredded chicken, peas, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.3. **Assemble the Pie:** – Roll out one pie crust and place it in a pie dish. – Pour the chicken filling into the crust. – Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the filling. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Seal the edges by crimping with a fork or your fingers.4. **Bake:** – Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. – If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.5. **Cool and Serve:** – Let the pot pie cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken pot pie!
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or spices!