Impossibly Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (3-pound) whole chicken
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 sheet puff pastry (1/2 pound)

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Place the chicken in a large Dutch oven or pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour.
2. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Once cool, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
3. Add the onion, carrots, celery, peas, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the shredded chicken.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
6. Pour the filling into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
7. Unfold the puff pastry sheet and roll it out into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Place the puff pastry over the filling, crimping the edges to seal.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 420
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 570mg
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 30g

Dish Characteristics:

• A savory and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter night.
• Creamy and flavorful filling made with shredded chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce.
• Flaky and golden brown puff pastry crust that complements the filling perfectly.
• Can be easily modified to fit your own tastes by adding or removing ingredients.

User Comments:

• "This pot pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! The perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight."
• "I love that I can use ingredients I already have on hand to make this dish. It's so versatile and delicious."
• "The flakiness of the puff pastry crust is out of this world! It's the best chicken pot pie I've ever had."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a whole chicken, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs instead.
• You can use any type of vegetables you like in this dish. Some other good choices include potatoes, green beans, or corn.
• If you don't have puff pastry, you can use a pie crust mix or even crescent roll dough.
• Be sure to cover the edges of the pot pie with foil during baking to prevent the pastry from burning.