Description
This comforting Chicken Pot Pie recipe features a savory filling of shredded rotisserie chicken, sautéed vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce, all topped with flaky biscuit dough for a warm and hearty meal perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 pound rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
Topping
- Buttermilk or milk, for brushing
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Oil: In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for 7-10 minutes until carrots are tender. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
- Prepare for Roux: Tilt the pan to gather the melted butter and oil at the bottom, then push the sautéed vegetables up the sides of the pan.
- Make Roux: Add the flour to the butter and oil at the bottom. Whisk and cook for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add Broth Gradually: Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps, ensuring a smooth white sauce forms.
- Combine Vegetables: Stir the sautéed vegetables back into the white sauce.
- Add Milk: Slowly stir in the milk into the sauce mixture.
- Season: Add 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon celery seed. Stir to combine.
- Thicken Sauce: Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
- Add Chicken and Peas: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and frozen peas. Turn off the heat.
- Assemble: Pour the filling mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F, preparing for the biscuit topping and baking process.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor.
- Ensure to gradually add the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Brushing the biscuit topping with buttermilk or milk will give a beautiful golden crust.
- You can customize the vegetables based on preference—peas can be substituted or supplemented with corn or green beans.
- Let the filling cool slightly before topping with biscuit dough to maintain flakiness.
