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Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Calories:

Ingredients

The filling

  • 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbsp)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (e.g. frozen peas, carrots, corn)

The biscuits

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
  • 1/3 cup heavy (35%) cream + 1 tsp for brushing biscuits

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the biscuits:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, mix the butter into the flour until a crumbly mixture forms.
  • Slowly drizzle in the half and half while stirring with a fork until a soft, ragged dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it out into a square until ½-inch thick and cut into 6 equal pieces using a 2-inch round cookie cutter (you can also use a knife and cut it into squares).
  • Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with heavy cream.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Prepare the filling:

  • Heat the olive oil in deep skillet and cook the chicken until the outside is no longer pink.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the onions, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme. Stir frequently so the garlic does not burn.
  • Once the onions are translucent, add in the butter and sprinkle in the flour. Mix to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the starch has cooked out and a film starts to form at the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and milk. Stir until the mixture thickens.
  • Add in the frozen mixed vegetables. Let the mixture bubble for 2-3 minutes then take it off the heat and transfer it to the baking dish.
  • Place the biscuits on top and serve.