Chicken Pot Pie

Creamy filling under flaky pastry

retest scheduled Adapted from America's Test Kitchen — being retested to the rcpbx spec, one dinner at a time. how we test

Time: 1½ hrs Serves: 6
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Ingredients

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Instructions

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  1. Poach chicken in simmering water until 175°F inside, . Shred.
  2. Melt butter, cook onion, carrots, celery until soft, .
  3. Add flour, cook . Whisk in broth and cream.
  4. Simmer until thickened. Add chicken, peas, thyme. Season well.
  5. Transfer to 9x13 dish. Top with puff pastry, overlapping the seam by ½ inch and pressing it to seal. Cut vents. Brush with egg.
  6. Bake at 400°F until golden and bubbling, .

Notes

  • Thighs have more flavor than breasts.
  • Puff pastry is easier than pie dough.

Adapted from America's Test Kitchen · original