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Best chicken pot pie on a white plate, with flaky crust and colorful filling, garnished with fresh thyme.

Best Chicken Pot Pie

This best chicken pot pie combines a flaky buttermilk crust with a creamy filling of tender chicken and vegetables, creating a comforting dish that's perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1-2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup diced onion
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups shredded chicken or turkey
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions
 

  • Start with the crust: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Toss in the cold butter cubes until coated.
  • Roll the butter into the flour using a rolling pin on a clean surface. Continue until the mixture is flaky, then return it to the bowl and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Add cold buttermilk and mix until the dough comes together. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate.
  • Make the filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, cooking until tender.
  • Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
  • Let the mixture simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in chicken and peas, then set aside to cool slightly.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Roll out one disk of dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Pour the prepared filling into the crust. Roll out the second disk and place it on top. Crimp the edges and cut slits for venting.
  • Brush the crust with beaten egg and bake for 45 minutes, shielding the edges with a crust protector if needed.
  • Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!