Chicken Pot Pie

Here’s a comforting and hearty Chicken Pot Pie recipe, perfect for a cozy meal:

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup milk or heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the crust:

• 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the filling:
   • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
   • Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux (it will thicken the sauce).
   • Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Once the mixture thickens, stir in the milk or heavy cream.
   • Add the shredded chicken, frozen peas, frozen corn, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and cook for 5 more minutes until the filling is thick and bubbly. Remove from heat.
3. Assemble the pie:
   • Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface. If you’re using a store-bought crust, simply unroll it.
   • Pour the chicken filling into a pie dish or a deep baking dish.
   • Lay the pie crust over the top of the filling, trimming any excess dough. Crimp the edges to seal, and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
4. Bake:
   • Brush the crust with the beaten egg to give it a golden finish.
   • Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
5. Serve:
   • Allow the chicken pot pie to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

This Chicken Pot Pie is creamy, comforting, and loaded with tender chicken and vegetables, all wrapped in a flaky crust! Perfect for a hearty family meal.