Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Rest Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins | Yield: 8 Servings
This will be the best Chicken Pot Pie you will ever have! Try this recipe now. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Chicken Breast:
3 lbs chicken breast
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Pot Pie:
pie crust Either 4 store-bought- 2 tops and 2 bottoms, or double the linked recipe.
2/3 c butter
1/2 an onion chopped
2/3 c flour
3 1/2 c chicken broth
1 c milk
3 c frozen mixed vegetables thawed and patted dry
1/2 tsp dried basil
pinch of garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Egg beaten
Directions:
Step 1: Season with salt, pepper, and basil the chicken breasts.
Step 2: Drizzle a baking dish with olive oil.
Step 3: Arrange the chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
Step 4: Place the baking dish inside the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes at 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Step 5: Remove from the oven and allow the chicken breasts to cool at room temperature. Chop them into small pieces.
Step 6: Prepare the pie crust. Cover and place it inside the fridge to chill.
Step 7: Prepare the oven and preheat to 190 degrees C or 375 degrees F.
Step 8: Brush with butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 9: Place a stockpot on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Step 10: Add butter and allow it to melt.
Step 11: Add the onions and sauté for 3 minutes or until soft.
Step 12: Add the flour and stir until well mixed.
Step 13: Add the chicken broth gradually and stir every addition.
Step 14: Stir in the milk and simmer until the texture of the sauce becomes thick.
Step 15: Add the mixed veggies, chicken, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Step 16: Remove the pot from the heat.
Step 17: Unroll the pie crust and place it onto the prepared baking dish.
Step 18: Spread the sauce mixture and unroll the second crust over.
Step 19: Press the crust together and make slits on top.
Step 20: Brush the egg wash on top.
Step 21: Place the pie inside the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 22: Cover the pie and bake for 30 minutes more or until golden brown.
Step 23: Let the pie cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 24: Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 921mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4049IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg