Description
Home cooks adore this chicken pot pie casserole that combines comforting flavors with hearty ingredients. Creamy filling and flaky crust welcome you to savor a classic American dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
Vegetables:
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Topping and Seasoning:
- 1 sheet puff pastry or 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a toasty 400F (200C), preparing for a comforting culinary adventure.
- In a spacious skillet, gently melt butter over medium heat, then introduce diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour into the skillet, whisking to create a smooth roux that will serve as the foundation for a luscious sauce, then slowly incorporate chicken broth and milk, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a velvety consistency.
- Cascade cream of chicken soup into the sauce, followed by tender shredded chicken and a medley of vibrant mixed vegetables, enhancing the flavor profile with a delicate blend of salt, pepper, and aromatic thyme.
- Lovingly transfer the rich, creamy mixture into a generously greased casserole dish, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Drape the surface with either elegantly rolled puff pastry or tender biscuit dough, carefully covering the entire filling to create a tantalizing golden-brown crust.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 20-25 minutes until the top achieves a gloriously crisp, golden appearance and the filling bubbles with anticipation.
- Pause briefly, letting the casserole rest for 5 minutes, which allows the flavors to meld and the filling to set before serving this heartwarming dish.
Notes
- Customize the vegetable mix by using seasonal or frozen vegetables for variety and convenience.
- Swap chicken for turkey or tofu to accommodate different dietary preferences or protein needs.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of flour and choosing gluten-free puff pastry or biscuit dough.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of white wine or herbs like rosemary to the sauce for extra depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg