Chicken Pot Pie

Name: Chicken Pot Pie
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), plus more for coating the dish; 2 cups pearl onions, peeled; 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped; 1 cup potato, coarsely chopped; 2/3 cup celery (leaves too), coarsely chopped; 2/3 cup carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup frozen peas; 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped; Creamed Chicken (see recipe intro); 1 large egg; 14 ounces store-bought puff pastry dough, defrosted if frozen

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12 servings Easy

Total: 1 hr 10 mins Active: 35 mins

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Ingredients (11)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), plus more for coating the dish
2 cups pearl onions, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
1 cup potato, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup celery (leaves too), coarsely chopped
2/3 cup carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
Creamed Chicken (see recipe intro)
1 large egg
14 ounces store-bought puff pastry dough, defrosted if frozen

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Nutritional Information

Calories136
Fat3.65g
Saturated fat1.69g
Trans fat0.08g
Carbs21.45g
Fiber2.19g
Sugar1.28g
Protein4.43g
Cholesterol20.56mg
Sodium225.97mg
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Forget subjecting yourself to frozen pot pies with soggy crusts and watery vegetables. With a simple Creamed Chicken filling topped with a flaky puff pastry crust, pot pie can be the casserole of your dreams.

For a variation on this classic, check out our Turkey Pot Pie.

What to buy: We used Dufour puff pastry with excellent results, but if you prefer a denser crust, try topping your pot pie with frozen store-bought flaky pie dough.

by Aida Mollenkamp

Tips for Chicken

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How to Store Chicken

Raw or cooked chicken can be stored in a refrigerator for a few days, though it’s important to prevent raw chicken juices from leaking and contaminating other foods. Ensure that chicken remains in its original packaging (which should be vacuum-sealed or tightly-wrapped) until it is ready to be cooked.

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How to Freeze Chicken

While freezing will make your chicken less tender and juicy, it is the perfect way to store the family-sized pack you bought at Costco last weekend. Remove the chicken from its original packaging and rewrap it tightly using aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper. Double wrap if you are planning to store the chicken for more than two months. Ground chicken can last up to three months in the freezer, while chicken pieces can last up to nine.

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How to Thaw Chicken

You should never thaw chicken at room temperature, as it is highly susceptible to bacteria growth. Frozen chicken should either be thawed in the microwave, in the refrigerator, or in cold water (which should be changed every 30 minutes).

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Instructions

1Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
2Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat in a large frying pan until foaming. Add onions and sage and cook until sage aroma is released, about 2 minutes.
3Add potato, celery, and carrots and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until carrots and onions are just beginning to soften, about 6 minutes.
4Remove mixture from heat, stir in peas, parsley, and creamed chicken, and season with salt and pepper.
5Turn filling into the prepared baking dish. Whisk egg together with 1 tablespoon water and a pinch of salt until evenly mixed. Set aside.
6With kitchen shears, cut dough to fit over the baking dish. Place dough over filling and tuck into the edges of the dish.
7Brush dough with reserved egg wash and cut 10 evenly distributed slits in the top to vent. Cook until crust is golden brown and mixture is bubbling, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

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