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Golden chicken pot pie with puff pastry fresh from the oven showing flaky layers

Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Golden flaky puff pastry tops a creamy chicken filling loaded with vegetables and fresh herbs for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded chicken breast about 1 rotisserie chicken or see notes for cooking fresh
  • 4 slices bacon diced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • cups carrots sliced ¼-inch thick
  • cups celery sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 shallot diced finely
  • 8-10 cloves garlic minced finely
  • 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • ½ cup dry white wine sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour scant measurement
  • cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • cups frozen peas
  • 1 package frozen puff pastry 14 ounces, thawed and cut into 2.5-3 inch squares
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

  • 3.5 quart shallow dutch oven or large oven-safe skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a 3.5-quart shallow dutch oven or large oven-safe skillet, sauté the diced bacon over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes until most of the fat has rendered and the bacon has browned. Add the butter and stir until melted.
  2. Add the carrots and celery. Increase the heat to medium and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the onion and sauté for 10 minutes, or until translucent.
  3. Add the shallot and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Add the salt, pepper, turmeric, thyme, rosemary, and sage. Sauté for 2 minutes to release the herb oils.
  4. Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Reduce until almost all of the wine has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until it forms a thick paste. Reduce the heat to low. While stirring continuously, pour in the chicken broth slowly until completely combined.
  6. While stirring continuously, pour in the milk slowly until completely combined. Stir in the frozen peas. Turn the heat off.
  7. Fold in the shredded chicken and smooth the mixture into an even layer. If the pan is not oven-safe, transfer to a 3.5-quart baking dish. Place on a baking sheet if the dish is very full.
  8. Arrange the puff pastry squares so that they are overlapping and cover all of the filling. Whisk together the egg and water. Brush each square so that they are all coated.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry has puffed up and turned deep golden brown with visible flaky layers.

Notes

Chicken: Can use leftover or rotisserie chicken. If using fresh, need about 1.25 pounds raw boneless skinless chicken breast. Season with 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon each granulated garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 425°F. White Wine: Use dry sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio. Can omit and use additional ½ cup stock to deglaze. Kosher Salt: Recipes tested with Morton kosher salt. Reduce amount if using table salt.