Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 large yellow onions, chopped
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen corn
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) package puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• Intermediate (3 out of 5)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the onions and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the peas, corn, chicken broth, flour, thyme, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
5. Stir the chicken back into the sauce.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Transfer the filling to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Unfold the puff pastry sheets and cut them into 12 strips. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the filling. Trim any excess pastry.
9. Brush the pastry with the egg wash.
10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of a pie):

• Calories: 420
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Cholesterol: 110mg
• Sodium: 1000mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and comforting filling
• Flaky and golden-brown puff pastry crust
• Savory and flavorful with a blend of vegetables and herbs

User Comments:

• "This is the best chicken pot pie I've ever had! The crust was perfectly cooked and the filling was so flavorful."
• "I love that this recipe uses frozen vegetables so I can make it any time of year."
• "My family devoured this pie! It's a perfect comfort food for a cold night."
• "I added some diced potatoes to the filling for extra heartiness."
• "I made this pie ahead of time and froze it. It reheated beautifully."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overcook the puff pastry, as it will become tough.
• If the filling is too thick, add more chicken broth. If it is too thin, simmer longer.
• For a crispy crust, place the baking dish on a baking sheet in the oven.
• Let the pie cool slightly before serving so the filling can set.