Modern American Cuisine
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
A simplified yet incredibly comforting version of the famous American chicken pot pie, cooked entirely in one skillet under a crispy puff pastry lid. Tender chicken breast chunks are simmered in a rich, velvety cream sauce alongside sweet peas, diced carrots, and aromatic celery. Every savory cloud of steam trapped beneath the crust infuses the filling with thyme and garlic aromas. The golden, flaky pastry blanket baked directly over the creamy base creates a spectacular textural contrast, making this the ultimate warming comfort food staple.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 45 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cooking
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Modern American Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 540 kcal
- Protein
- 28 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Cut the chicken fillets into small 1
Cut the chicken fillets into small 1.5–2 cm cubes. Finely dice the carrot, onion, and celery so they soften evenly and integrate perfectly into the sauce.
- 02
Melt the butter in a deep oven-safe skillet over medium heat
Melt the butter in a deep oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat turns opaque on all sides.
- 03
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the skillet
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook together for another 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.
- 04
Sprinkle the flour over the meat and vegetables, stirring tho…
Sprinkle the flour over the meat and vegetables, stirring thoroughly to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate any raw flour taste.
- 05
Gradually pour in the warm chicken broth while stirring const…
Gradually pour in the warm chicken broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Stir in the heavy cream, frozen peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens nicely.
- 06
Preheat the oven to 200°C
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Roll out the puff pastry sheet to be slightly larger than your skillet. Lay the pastry over the hot filling, tucking the edges inside, and cut 2-3 slits in the center to allow steam to escape.
- 07
Whisk the egg and brush it evenly over the pastry crust using…
Whisk the egg and brush it evenly over the pastry crust using a pastry brush. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the pastry puffs up and turns a beautiful deep golden brown.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
The creamy chicken filling can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated; just top with pastry and bake right before dinner.
How to serve
Serve the pot pie hot directly from the skillet, using a deep spoon to capture both the juicy, rich filling and the crunchy pastry shards.
How to store
Store leftover pot pie in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheating it briefly in the oven will restore the crispness of the puff pastry.
Note
Make sure to use an oven-safe skillet for this recipe, such as a cast-iron skillet or one with a detachable handle.
