

(20)Brush with egg wash for shiny, golden-brown tops. Make slits to release the steam as it cooks. (19)Top with puff pastry and seal the edges by pressing with your fingers. If this happens, it won't hold its shape and won't puff as much as it should.īrush the outer edges with egg wash.
#CHICKEN POT PIE RECIPE PRO#
PRO TIP: The filling shouldn't be hot, or the butter in the puff pastry will melt. You can also use a shallow 2-quart baking dish. (18)Divide the filling into 6 (10-ounce) ramekins or oven-safe bowls for individual portions. (15)Using a ramekin as your guide, make 6 cut-outs with ½-inch extra on the sides. If it tears or cracks, rub with a bit of water and gently squeeze back together. (14)Roll it out with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface. Use one or two pastry sheets if you like a thicker crust. Thaw frozen puff pastry in the fridge for a few hours or at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes until pliable but still cold. You can also season with a dash of Worcestershire sauce. PRO TIP: For more flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary. Add the fresh parsley and turn off the heat. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened. (11)When it starts to bubble, mix in the chicken. Stir to dissolve the flour and simmer for about 3 minutes. (10)Pour in the chicken stock (chicken base + water). (8)Sauté the onions in butter until softened for about 5 minutes. Set a 4-quart Dutch oven (or a shallow pot) over medium heat. (7)Make an egg wash by beating an egg with a tablespoon of water. (6)Dissolve the chicken base in 2 cups of hot water. (2)Peel and dice the carrots into ¾-inch pieces, large enough not to turn mushy. (1)Debone the chicken, remove the skin, and cut them into ¾-inch pieces.
#CHICKEN POT PIE RECIPE HOW TO#
How to make this recipe Prep the ingredients You can also use celery, potatoes, corn, green beans, or mushrooms.

Cut 6 slits in top of dough to release steam. Fold edges of dough under, and crimp as desired. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 12-inch circle place on top of chicken mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir half-and-half mixture, parsley, 1¼ teaspoons salt, pepper, and thyme into vegetables, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, stir together broth and half-and-half whisk in flour until mixture is smooth. Add potatoes, beans, corn, carrot, onion, and celery cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 7 minutes.Ģ. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. 1/4 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernelsġ.

