Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Ingredients and Weight:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 pounds)
• All-purpose flour (1/4 cup)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Yellow onion (1 medium)
• Carrots (2 medium)
• Celery (2 stalks)
• Potatoes (3 medium)
• Frozen peas (1 cup)
• Chicken broth (2 cups)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Puff pastry (1 sheet)
• Egg (1, beaten)

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Sauté chicken until golden brown on all sides.
5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
6. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and sauté until softened.
7. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
8. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
9. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
10. Add cooked chicken, diced potatoes, and peas to the mixture.
11. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
12. Unfold puff pastry and cut a cross in the center to release steam.
13. Place puff pastry over the chicken mixture and trim edges.
14. Brush puff pastry with beaten egg.
15. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until puff pastry is golden brown and chicken is cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 25 grams
• Protein: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and comforting
• Flaky puff pastry crust
• Tender and juicy chicken
• Rich and flavorful filling

User Comments:

• "This pot pie is simply divine! The puff pastry crust gives it an extra special touch."
• "I love the mix of flavors in this dish. It's a real crowd-pleaser."
• "I'm not usually a fan of chicken pot pie, but this one is an exception. It's absolutely delicious!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the chicken is cooked through before serving.
• Use a sharp knife to trim the puff pastry edges so they don't become soggy.
• If you don't have puff pastry, you can substitute a biscuit mix or mashed potatoes for the topping.