Grandma's Secret Chicken Pot Pie That Heals Everything (Print Version)

My grandma's magical chicken pot pie recipe that cures bad days, colds, and heartbreaks. Flaky crust, creamy filling, and 100% comfort.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 45 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 85 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Contains dairy, gluten

# 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:

01 - Season thighs with salt, pepper, and thyme. Roast at 375°F for 35 min until golden. Let cool, then shred.
02 - Sauté onions in butter until soft. Add carrots, cook 5 min. Stir in flour to make roux.
03 - Whisk in stock, then cream. Simmer until thickened. Stir in chicken and peas.
04 - Pour filling into baking dish. Top with pastry. Brush with egg wash if desired.
05 - Bake at 400°F for 25-30 min until golden and bubbling.
06 - Let cool 10 min before serving - filling sets as it cools.

# Notes:

01 - Par-cook carrots unless you like extra crunch
02 - Let filling cool slightly before adding pastry
03 - Freezes beautifully before baking
04 - Perfect with a simple green salad

# Equipment Needed:

01 - 9-inch pie dish
02 - rolling pin
03 - pastry brush

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 520
Total Fat: 32g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 22g