What do you do when you have a bunch of stuff clogging up your fridge and freezer drawers? Toss them in a pot, stir ‘em up and cover them with some straight from the freezer pastry dough! My Ma used to make stew, I make a creamy version then cover it and bake it till it bubbly good and the hubs and kids are in hog heaven. Give this one a try.
1 thawed sheet of pastry dough
3 large chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 T butter
4 cups chicken stock
2 yellow onions, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup medium-diced carrots
1 10 oz package frozen peas
1 10 oz package frozen corn
1 zucchini, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
S&P
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and rub them with 1 T olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, or until cooked through. Cut the chicken into large dice. Turn up the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and remaining oil and saute the onions over medium low heat until soft, about 10 minutes. Toss in carrots, zucchini, and celery and cook for two more minutes. Add the flour and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock to the sauce. Simmer over low heat for 1 more minute, stirring, until thick. Add S&P and heavy cream. Add the cubed chicken, peas and corn. Mix well. Pour into a 13×9 baking dish. Cover with pastry dough. Cut a few slits into the dough to allow steam to escape. I like to sprinkle the top with a bit of fleur de sel (or any other course salt) but you can use whatever you like. Bake at 375 for 1 hour. Serve with a side salad. I dare you not to lick the plate!
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Oh, my kids love a good pot pie.
Your family is so blessed, does your husband know that????
Great, useful, appetizing recipes…thank you.
I just posted re: the same : ) looks so yummy. one of my favorites! i try not to make too often for fear I will eat the whole damn thing.
I went to lunch with my friend and she had chicken pot pie! I’m totally craving it now!
I totally could eat this whole thing! Uh, twice. Not that I’ve done that or anything, uh, twice.
Hey Alex! I hope you guys are doing well.
This is an excellent idea for making sure to use items that have been in the fridge or freezer for a bit too long (or almost a bit too long-smile) I love this actually, as it is true comfort food. I might try your recipe but with my Enchanting dough. I make it at home-it’s kind of like puff pastry.
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I’ve never made chicken pot pie or actually even ate it, can you believe that?!? I guess this is a sign I should try it:)
Ok my husband and I love pot pie but I never make it because other recipes SUCK. This one looks fabulous! Can’t wait to try. I am even hoping the kids will try this one!
Perfect! I love meals like this.
Alex,
What a wonderful dish. I’d be glad to eat at your table anytime.
Cheers!
What a MAHvelous idea, dahlink! Thanks…
Sounds like a great idea…and I adore C.P.P!
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