Description
Savor every spoonful of our Lemon & Herb Chicken Pot Pie, a comforting dish packed with flavor, perfect for family dinners. Tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lemony sauce nestled under a flaky crust create a delightful hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Lemon
- Juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon
Herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Vegetables
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Chicken Broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by cooking the chicken in a pot of simmering water until fully cooked. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside to cool.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: To the skillet, stir in flour, cooking for a minute before gradually adding chicken broth. Whisk until smooth and let it thicken slightly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, peas, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Stir well until everything is evenly coated.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the filling into a pie dish and cover it with puff pastry. Cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape and brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the pot pie for 25 to 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Prepare your filling a day in advance to save time during busy evenings.
- Use Store-Bought Pastry: For convenience, don’t hesitate to use pre-made puff pastry for your crust.
- Enhance Flavor: Consider adding a splash of white wine to the sauce for an added depth of flavor.
- Don’t Overfill: Leave some space in the pie dish to prevent spilling over as it bakes.
- Cooling Time: Allow the pot pie to cool slightly before serving; it makes it easier to slice and the filling thickens up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg