Description
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is a delightful comfort food that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy gravy all enveloped in a golden flaky crust. This one-dish wonder not only warms the heart but also brings family and friends together around the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (14 oz) puff pastry sheets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet until no longer pink inside (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from heat and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in flour and gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Fold cooked chicken and frozen peas into the sauce mixture. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Roll out puff pastry over the filling, cut slits for steam release, and brush with an egg wash if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg