Comfort Classic Chicken Pot Pie
With a buttery, flaky crust and hearty chunks of chicken and vegetables, this Comfort Classic Chicken Pot Pie is comfort in a pie dish. Chicken pot pie recipes are an autumn classic because they're comforting, filling and absolutely delicious! This is a classic recipe for chicken pot pie that includes a homemade crust, chicken, savory pan gravy, and vegetables. Each bite is filled with nostalgic comfort that you'll crave all fall and winter long! Keep this chicken pot pie recipe on hand for when you need a comforting homemade meal.
Serves4
Preparation Time20 min
Cooking Time1 hr
Cooking MethodOven
Cooking Vessel Size9-inch pie pan
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons flour
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, diced
- 1/2 cup pearl onions
- 3/4 cup crimini mushrooms
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- cold water
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 350° F.
- Cut Chicken into 1/2 inch cubes and toss to season with 1 tablespoon flour, salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a large Swiss Diamond skillet over medium-low heat, cook thighs until brown and cooked through (adjusting heat when needed). Remove from skillet onto a paper towel-lined plate.
- Let the skillet cool slightly, reduce heat, and add butter until melted. Add thyme, rosemary, and garlic until begining to brown and aromatic. Slowly whisk in remaining flour, whisking constantly so the mixture forms a paste without burning, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Slowly whisk in warm chicken stock until mixture is smooth and glaze-like. (The slower you add the broth the easier it will be to get smooth) Season with salt and pepper, and set aside to thicken.
- In a sauté pan over medium-low heat, add celery, sweet potato and pearl onions, and season again with salt and pepper. Sauté until the potatos are soft (about 7 minutes), then add mushrooms until slightly crisp (about 3 minutes), finally adding kale, sautéing until tender (about 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Add set aside chicken to vegetables along with pan gravy and stir. Transfer to prepaired 9-inch pie plate and cover with crust (see below).
For the crust:
- Combine flour and salt in large bowl; cut in shortening until mixture is uniform and cumb-like. (Using a pastry blender or fork will make this easier). Mix in enough cold water until flour is moistened and mixture is dough like. Divide dough in half.
- Shape each half into a ball; flatten slightly. Wrap 1 ball in plastic food wrap; refrigerate (up to 24 hours). Roll out remaining ball of dough on lightly floured surface into 11-inch circle. Fold into quarters.
- Place dough into ungreased 9-inch pie plate; unfold dough, pressing firmly against bottom and sides trying not to create holes. Trim crust to 1/2 inch from edge of pan; fill with chicken filling. Roll out the other ball, into an 11-inch cirlce and place ontop of the chicken mixture. Trim, seal and crimp or flute edges. Brush with butter.
- Place pie pan on a cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes minutes or until hot all the way through and golden-brown on the top. Cool slightly and serve.
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mesperum 2883660
Dec 10, 2014
I don't mind carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, beans...but just skip the peas.
naza442002 1511916
Dec 10, 2014
I plan to put my favorite vegetable in this pot pie Snow Peas !!
buddygarrett53 748 3433
Dec 10, 2014
I would love to make this chicken pot pie. It sounds delicious.
SherylERose 475085 8
Dec 10, 2014
My favorite vegetables for chicken pot pie is celery carrots.
vbmason57 0250533
Dec 10, 2014
This looks delish!! I think I might leave out the sweet potatoes!
taryn221
Dec 10, 2014
This looks delicious! Just right for a cold and rainy day! Thanks for the idea!
Carol R58
Dec 10, 2014
This looks so good, but I'm not sure about the kale - I don't usually use leafy greens, other than celery tops, in my pot pies
mommadear69 146402 7
Dec 10, 2014
i just made a big pot of this last week , didnt put all of your recipe in it , but i will try yours next time
brianpiero
Dec 10, 2014
A nice change of pace re ingredients, love the addition of sweet potato.
Member 0222731
Dec 10, 2014
I like all the ingredients here besides shortening and would wheat flour work where it says 2 cups of flour. I eat mostly clean so I love low fat recipes with lots of proteins!
Knittingdancer on Ravelry
Dec 10, 2014
We use different vegetables in our chicken pot pies down south. This would be different.
kristilyne88 45618 00
Dec 10, 2014
We make a version of this here at home but it doesn't look no where near as good as this one does. Will have to bookmark it, looks delicious. Great dish when it's cold outside too, thank you!
Koffegurl
Dec 10, 2014
My favorite veggie to add is corn. It gives a touch of sweetness to pot pies. I have not used this recipe yet, but will use leftover frozen turkey from Thanksgiving.
rickpeggysmith 779 5073
Dec 10, 2014
This really sounds delicious. I usually add in cream of chicken soup.
Member 4904908
Dec 10, 2014
We happened to get a package of chicken thighs the other day, so I believe we'll try it tonight or tomorrow. Looks good.
jlap225
Dec 10, 2014
I use mixed vegetable and add a can of cream of onion soup to it for added flavor.
oui309
Dec 10, 2014
This is awesome especially when it is cold. I do add sauted onions, yummy chicken pot pie.
nwalker
Dec 10, 2014
I LOVE chicken pot pie! Take the mushrooms out and this recipe is perfect for me!
apoalillo 3515644
Dec 10, 2014
Interesting touch with the sweet potatoes and mushrooms. I usually use mushrooms in a beef pie not chicken.
Mona Arnold
Dec 10, 2014
Celery and sweet peas, cant forget the onion, or garlic.....carrots, well, really, any veg for that matter. Love them all !
dahbou
Dec 10, 2014
My favorite vegetable to add to a pot pie is celery. I love the light crunch it gives the dish.
dahbou
Dec 10, 2014
One of my favorite things in thewhole world is chicken pot pie. Justreading this recipe is making my mouth water!
tcody05 2744117
Dec 10, 2014
The diced sweet potato is a nice addition. And of course, what pot pie would anything without the garlic.
dleahburnett 13516 92
Dec 10, 2014
Yum..I have leftover roasted chicken..perfect to make this tonight
genebarbarabailey 7717170
Dec 10, 2014
I've been hungry for this recipe!! Thanks for posting it.
paperdoll1966
Dec 10, 2014
I planned on making chicken pot pie for dinner tonight...will give this recipe a try.
jfeldma1 3543963
Dec 10, 2014
Chicken pot pie is a favorite at our home- I tend to make it when I have leftover chicken. This recipe looks scrumptious!
math4kathy
Dec 10, 2014
I love LOTS of peas!!! Not every ones favorite vegie, but I think they're sweet!
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