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Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie

Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
Prep Time BG 10

Prep Time

minutes

Cook Time BG 30

Cook Time

minutes

Total Time BG 40

Total Time

minutes

Serving BG 4

Serving

size

Recipe written and created by Chef Chris Valdes.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into half inch cubes
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 all purpose flour
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 celery sticks, chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli 
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • Fresh sprig of thyme and sage
  • Salt and black pepper for seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 egg, beaten

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 minutes until browned. Add onion, celery, broccoli, garlic, thyme, and sage. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring continuously. Bring to a gentle boil and cook 4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Reduce heat, then stir in cheddar cheese, cream cheese, peas, and carrots. Cook 2 minutes.
  5. Divide filling into ramekins. Top with pie crust, pressing edges to fit. Cut small slits in the crust.
  6. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with kosher salt, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
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