Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Crust Recipe

There’s something undeniably comforting about a homemade chicken pot pie - creamy filling, buttery crust, and that aroma that fills the entire kitchen long before it even comes out of the oven. This version is my go-to because it blends the nostalgia of a classic pot pie with the flaky perfection of puff pastry. It’s rustic, hearty, and surprisingly simple for how impressive it looks when served. It’s the kind of dinner that feels like a warm hug on a chilly night!

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust

• 1-2 puff pastry sheets

• 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

• 8 oz of mushrooms, sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1 cup frozen peas, do not thaw

• 1 egg

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt 6 Tbsp butter. Add diced onions and carrots. Sauté for 6-8 minutes over medium heat until soft.

2. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté another 5 minutes until mushrooms are softened.

3. Add flour and stir constantly for about a minute. Make sure you can't see any of the flour anymore. Add chicken stock and heavy cream then bring to a simmer and cook until mixture is a thick gravy consistency. This could take a few minutes, don't worry, it'll get there. Add salt and pepper for taste!

4. Add shredded cooked chicken and frozen peas. Stir to combine then remove from heat.

5. Prepare pie crust bottom in a 9-inch pie dish. (Note: Depending on the type of pie crust, you may need to blind bake before adding the filling so it does not get soggy. I personally always do this!)  

6. Spoon the pie filling.

7. Cut the puff pastry into squares and layer over the top! Don’t have too much overlap otherwise it will get doughy and not bake properly!

8. Beat the egg to create an egg wash and brush the top of the puff pastry.

9. Bake at 425°F for 30-35 minutes or until top crust is golden brown. Once out of the oven, rest for 10 minutes to cool slightly before slicing.

10. Enjoy!!