Hearty Chicken Pot Pie for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 carrots, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie crusts

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 75-90 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, cook onion, celery, and carrots for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until thickened.
5. Stir in peas, corn, mushrooms, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
6. Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the mixture.
7. Pour filling into the bottom pie crust. Top with the remaining pie crust.
8. Crimp edges to seal and brush with milk or egg wash.
9. Bake for 75-90 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 30 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and comforting
• Rich, creamy filling
• Flaky and buttery crust
• Perfect for a cold winter night

User Comments:

• "Absolutely delicious! The filling was so flavorful and the crust was perfect."
• "I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family."
• "I love that it's easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time."
• "The addition of peas, corn, and mushrooms adds a nice touch of color and texture."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to cook the chicken breasts thoroughly before adding to the filling.
• If the filling is too thick, add more chicken broth until desired consistency is reached.
• To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, prick the top with a fork before baking.