Description

This Cozy Chicken Pot Pie features tender chicken, flavorful leeks, and creamy filling all topped with flaky pastry. It’s a comforting, easy-to-make meal perfect for family dinners any night of the week.

Ingredients

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1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
1/2 cup unsalted butter (4 ounces)
2 cups thinly sliced leek (from 1 large leek)
1 cup chopped carrots (from 3 medium carrots)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/8 ounces), plus more for work surface
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup frozen petite sweet peas, thawed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus thyme leaves for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Gather the ingredients together.
Whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl until combined.
Roll out the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to form a 12-inch square and cut it into 16 squares of 3 inches each. Set egg wash and pastry squares aside.
Preheat the oven to 400°F with the rack in the lower third. In a deep ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and carrots, cooking until softened, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle the mixture with flour, and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
Simmer while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the chicken, peas, cream, Dijon mustard, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Brush the pastry squares with the egg wash and arrange them evenly on top of the chicken mixture in the skillet, slightly overlapping to cover.
Place the skillet on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for about 20 minutes until the top is browned and filling is bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.

Notes

Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling for easier handling.
For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken stock instead of store-bought.
You can substitute other vegetables, like peas or corn, based on preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 498
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 830mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 126mg