Chicken Pot Pies with Puff Pastry

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs), roasted and shredded
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 large carrots, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large pot, combine the chopped onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, and thyme and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and half-and-half until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the pot while stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Stir in the shredded chicken.
6. Divide the filling among 8 individual baking dishes or ramekins.
7. Cut the puff pastry into 8 circles and brush with melted butter.
8. Place the puff pastry circles over the filling and tuck the edges around the rims.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and flaky.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful chicken filling
• Flaky and crispy puff pastry crust
• Perfect for a comforting meal on a cold day

User Comments:

• "This is the best chicken pot pie I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so creamy and delicious."
• "I love that this recipe is so easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find."
• "I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how good it was."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• It's important to make sure the filling is hot before topping it with the puff pastry, otherwise the pastry will not cook properly.
• If you don't have baking dishes or ramekins, you can also use a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• You can add other vegetables to the filling, such as peas, corn, or potatoes.