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Chicken Pot Pie Filling Recipe

Chicken Pot Pie Filling

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This Chicken Pot Pie Filling is the cozy, creamy base of everything a good pot pie should be, minus the crust. Loaded with tender chicken, soft vegetables, and a rich, herby gravy that clings to every bite, it comes together in one pot for easy cleanup. Whether you spoon it over biscuits, tuck it into a pastry shell, or eat it straight from the pot, this versatile recipe delivers classic comfort food flavor every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Enameled Dutch oven or large heavy pot Heavy bottomed pot recommended for even cooking
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Silicone whisk Essential for lump-free gravy
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion about 1 cup or 150g, diced
  • 2 large carrots about 1 cup or 130g, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery about 1 cup or 100g, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour about 42g
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 590ml, good quality recommended
  • 1 cup whole milk 240ml
  • 3 cups cooked chicken about 450g, shredded or diced, rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 cup frozen peas about 130g, no need to thaw
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley about 5g, chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 6-8 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste until thick and slightly golden.
  • Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking constantly, then add milk and continue whisking until smooth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Stir in dried thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for another minute to let the seasonings bloom.
  • Fold in the cooked chicken and frozen peas, stirring gently. Simmer for 3-5 more minutes until heated through and peas are bright green.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, remove from heat, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Whisk constantly when adding broth to avoid lumps in your gravy.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shortcut.
  • Dice vegetables uniformly so they cook evenly.
  • Let the roux cook for at least a full minute to avoid a raw flour taste.
  • Simmer low and slow rather than boiling hard, which can break the sauce.
  • Substitute turkey instead of chicken for a great post-holiday meal.
  • Add diced potatoes for a heartier, stew-like filling.
  • Use coconut milk or unsweetened non-dairy milk for a lighter or dairy-free version.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth or milk if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg
Keyword chicken pot pie filling, comfort food recipe, creamy chicken filling, freezer friendly meal, one pot dinner
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