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Grandma's Secret Chicken Pot Pie That Heals Everything
My grandma's magical chicken pot pie recipe that cures bad days, colds, and heartbreaks. Flaky crust, creamy filling, and 100% comfort.
Prep Time
45 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
85 Minutes
By:
valerie roby
Category:
Dinner
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Cuisine:
American
Yield:
6 Servings
Dietary:
Contains dairy, gluten
Published:
Fri Aug 01 2025 at 02:42 PM
Ingredients
→ Main Ingredients
01
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02
3 cups chicken stock
03
1 sheet puff pastry
→ Veggies
04
1 cup diced carrots
05
1 cup frozen peas
06
1 diced onion
→ Creamy Base
07
1/2 cup butter
08
1/2 cup flour
09
1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Flavor Boosters
10
2 tbsp fresh thyme
11
1 tsp garlic powder
12
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 01
Season thighs with salt, pepper, and thyme. Roast at 375°F for 35 min until golden. Let cool, then shred.
Step 02
Sauté onions in butter until soft. Add carrots, cook 5 min. Stir in flour to make roux.
Step 03
Whisk in stock, then cream. Simmer until thickened. Stir in chicken and peas.
Step 04
Pour filling into baking dish. Top with pastry. Brush with egg wash if desired.
Step 05
Bake at 400°F for 25-30 min until golden and bubbling.
Step 06
Let cool 10 min before serving - filling sets as it cools.
Notes
- Par-cook carrots unless you like extra crunch
- Let filling cool slightly before adding pastry
- Freezes beautifully before baking
- Perfect with a simple green salad
Tools You'll Need
- 9-inch pie dish
- rolling pin
- pastry brush
Allergy Information
Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
- Dairy
- gluten
- eggs
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
- Calories: 520
- Total Fat: 32g
- Total Carbohydrate: 35g
- Protein: 22g