Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade pie crust)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Prepare the Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions and garlic, stirring well to combine. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken and the frozen peas, carrots, and corn to the sauce. Stir until everything is well coated and heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. Assemble the Pie: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into the crust. Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
6. Add Egg Wash: Brush the top crust with the beaten egg to give it a golden color when baked.
7. Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with strips of aluminum foil.
8. Cool and Serve: Allow the pot pie to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken pot pie!