Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this classic chicken pot pie bake, where golden pastry embraces a creamy, hearty filling of tender chicken and seasonal vegetables. Warm, savory flavors invite you to savor each comforting bite of this timeless American comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 pie crust (pre-made or homemade)
Sauce and Liquid Components:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9-inch baking dish by lightly greasing its surface.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Season chicken chunks with dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, tossing to distribute spices evenly.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté seasoned chicken until golden and nearly cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Add frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet, stirring to combine with the chicken and allowing them to warm slightly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, chicken broth, and sour cream until smooth and well-blended.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture, gently stirring to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Carefully drape the pie crust over the filled dish, trimming excess edges and creating small vents with a knife to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust turns a rich golden brown and the filling begins to bubble around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner protein option that cooks quickly and evenly.
- Customize vegetable mix with seasonal or favorite veggies like carrots, peas, or corn for added nutrition and flavor variety.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of traditional flour and selecting a gluten-free pie crust or puff pastry alternative.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of white wine or fresh herbs like rosemary during the chicken sautéing stage for deeper taste notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg