Ultimate Chicken Pot Pie Recipe: Easy, Homemade, and Delicious Comfort Food
Discover the ultimate chicken pot pie recipe! Learn how to make a homemade, creamy, and flaky chicken pot pie that’s perfect for comfort food lovers. Easy steps, tips, and tricks for the best results.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
- 500 grams chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 50 grams green peas I use frozen
- 75 grams sweetcorn I use frozen
- 50 ml chicken stock you can use water alternatively
- 100 ml single cream
- 100 grams grated cheddar cheese
- 1 roll shortcrust pastry, pre rolled
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a sauce pan, and add the onion and cook until lightly browned at the the edges. Then add garlic and ginger and stir through.
- Add the chicken and spices to the pan and cook through until the chicken has browned. This should take around 5 minutes.
- Next add the cream, chicken stock and bring to the boil.
- Once the mixture is bubbling, turn the heat down and add the vegetables and grated cheese. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Then pour the chicken mixture into your pie dish.
- Unroll the pastry and place it over the pie dish, use a knife to cut off any over hanging pastry. I use a fork to seal the edges of the pie and a knife to to cut 3 slits as air vents in the centre of the pie.
- The brush your beaten egg over the pastry and bake in the oven on 180C (fan assisted oven) for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
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Notes
Variations and Customisations
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- Vegetarian Option: Replace chicken with mushrooms or tofu.
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- Spicy Twist: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños for more heat.
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- Herb-Infused: Experiment with rosemary, sage, or parsley for added flavour.
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- Vegetables: You can use any vegetables that you prefer, carrots, cauliflower and potatoes also work great in this recipe.