Herb Crust Chicken Pot Pie Recipes

CHICKEN POT PIE WITH HERB CRUST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat chicken, vegetables, soup and broth to boiling stirring occasionally. Boil and stir 1 minute. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
• In medium bowl, stir together remaining ingredients except parsley; pour evenly over soup mixture (crust will rise during baking).
• Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN POT PIE WITH HERB AND CHEDDAR CRUST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Remove pie crusts from pouches; unroll 1 crust in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate. Press firmly against side and bottom of plate.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour on work surface; unroll second crust on surface. Sprinkle cheese and thyme evenly over crust, pressing into crust with hands, then with rolling pin so most of the cheese gets pressed into the dough.
• In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Season well with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/3 cup flour until well blended. Gradually add broth and milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in chicken and mixed vegetables; heat until hot. Remove from heat.
• Spoon hot chicken mixture into crust-lined plate. Place herb and cheese crust, cheese side up, over filling; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN AND FALL VEGETABLE POT PIE

Steps:

• Butter 4-quart oval baking dish. Place chicken breasts in heavy large pot. Add just enough broth to cover chicken. Bring broth to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover pot and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, skimming surface occasionally, about 20 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate and cool.
• Add carrots and turnips to chicken broth in pot. Simmer uncovered until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to prepared baking dish. Add turnip greens to broth and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer greens to colander; drain well. Add to vegetables in baking dish.
• Strain broth; reserve 4 cups. Remove skin and bones from chicken. Cut meat into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces. Add chicken to vegetables in baking dish.
• Melt butter in same pot over medium heat. Add leeks, shallots and thyme. Sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Stir in 4 cups broth and white wine. Increase heat to high and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Add cream and boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, whisking frequently, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour gravy over mixture in dish. Stir to blend. Cool 45 minutes. (Filling can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Position 1 rack in top third of oven and place baking sheet on bottom rack in oven; preheat to 400deg;F. Roll out crust dough on parchment paper to 15x10 1/2-inch rectangle. Using paper as aid, turn dough over onto filling. Trim dough overhang; tuck dough edge inside dish. Roll out dough scraps to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out leaf shapes. Brush bottom of cutouts with water and place on crust; cut slits in crust to allow steam to escape.
• Place pot pie on top rack and bake until crust is golden and gravy is bubbling, about 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN POT PIES WITH HERB CRUST

Steps:

• Combine flour, dried thyme, dried sage, baking powder, and salt in food processor. Pulse a few times to mix.
• Add the cubed butter in 4 additions. Mixture should have a coarse texture.
• In a small bowl, combine apple cider vinegar and cold water. With machine running, slowly pour in cold cider mixture until dough balls up to one side.
• Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Halve the dough and form into two discs. Wrap each tightly with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes prior to rolling out. (Dough can be made 3 days ahead of assembly. Keep chilled, or freeze up to 1 month.)
• In a large sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until brown, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add wine, and reduce by half, about 3 minutes. Mix in flour, and stir for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in hot stock until completely incorporated. Let bubble and thicken for 7-10 minutes.
• Stir in chicken, peas and carrots, corn, and fresh herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Let cool while rolling out dough. (Filling can be made 1 day ahead of assembly. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• On a floured surface, cut the rounds of dough into thirds. Roll each third into an 8-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick.
• Place into aluminum pan or ramekin. Lightly press the dough into the sides and bottom of each pan. Let the excess crust hang over the edges.
• Generously pile filling into each pan. Use all the filling. Fold excess crust over filling, leaving an exposed area of filling in the center for steam to escape. (Can be assembled a few hours before baking. Cover and refrigerate. Let sit at room temperature 20 minutes before continuing.)
• Brush crust with beaten egg. Place prepared pies on a large rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake 45 - 50 minutes in preheated oven, until tops are golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let sit 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

MINI CHICKEN POTPIES WITH HERB DOUGH

Steps:

• Put chicken, stock, large onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme sprigs, and celery in a large (8-quart) pot. Add just enough water to cover the chicken. Cover pot; bring mixture to a boil. Uncover; reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour.
• Transfer chicken to a cutting board (reserve stock in pot). Remove skin from chicken; discard. Cut meat from bones; discard bones. Using a fork, shred meat into bite-size pieces; set aside.
• Pour stock through a fine sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Set aside 2 cups stock. (Reserve remaining stock for another use; cooled stock can be frozen in an airtight container up to 4 months.)
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and pearl onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Add leek, carrots, and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes more. Add flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Stir in reserved 2 cups stock and the milk. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chicken, parsley, thyme leaves, zest, salt, and pepper.
• Divide chicken mixture among 8 (4-by-2-inch) ramekins, filling them almost to the top. Let cool slightly.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pate brisee on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Arrange mixed herbs on top; roll out dough with a lightly floured pin to 1/8 inch thick, gently pressing herbs.
• Using a fluted (or plain) round dough cutter (4 1/2 inches in diameter), cut out 8 rounds from dough. Lightly beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush top edges of ramekins with egg wash. Place a dough round over each ramekin; gently press to seal. Chill in freezer until dough is firm, about 10 minutes.
• Brush dough with egg wash. Cut 4 slits in top of each round for steam vents. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.

HERB CRUST CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Over high heat melt the filling butter, and add flour to make a roux.
• Add milk and chicken stock, whisk together.
• Reduce heat, add garlic powder, black pepper and pulled chicken meat, and simmer.
• Meanwhile, chop carrots and potatoes to bite sized pieces, and boil in medium saucepan until tender.
• Warm frozen peas and green beans in microwave or over stovetop as directed on package.
• Drain veggies and add to the cream mixture. Remove from heat.
• Sift together dry crust ingredients.
• Cut in cold butter, add water and gently pat together. Do NOT over mix!
• Divide dough in half and roll out on a floured surface.
• Line the bottom of a 10-12-inch glass bowl with half of the rolled dough. Press gently against inside.
• Add filling and top with the other half of the rolled dough.
• Seal edges by squeezing together top and bottom dough.
• Using a knife, cut several small incisions on surface of dough to allow steam to escape.
• Bake at 400°F on center rack for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• For crust:
• Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a food processor. Add cubed butter and shortening and process until mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-size lumps. With machine running, add 1/2 cup ice water and process, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if dry, until dough forms. Form dough into a ball; flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out to a 12x9 1/2" rectangle, about 1/4" thick. Place on prepared sheet and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
• For chicken:
• Preheat oven to 400°. Place carrots, onion, and leek on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a large pot fitted with a lid. Add chicken, breast side down, celery, thyme sprigs, wine, salt, and peppercorns to pot. Add 8 cups water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat, cover, and poach chicken until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
• Remove chicken from pot and set aside until cool. Reserve broth. Shred meat; discard skin and bones. Set a large strainer over another pot. Strain broth into clean pot. Stir in tomato paste. Return to medium heat and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 5 cups, about 40 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cool. Cover chicken and broth separately; keep chilled. Rewarm broth before continuing.
• For filling:
• Place dried chanterelles in a small bowl and cover with 1 cup hot water. Let steep for 10 minutes; set aside. Reserve soaking liquid. Cook carrots in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a medium bowl. Add peas to saucepan; cook for 1 minute; transfer to bowl with carrots. Add onions to saucepan and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside; let cool. Peel onions.
• In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Whisk in herbs and warm broth from chicken. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chanterelles to saucepan. Pour in soaking liquid, leaving sediment behind. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Set a strainer over another large pot. Strain broth into pot; discard solids. Add chicken, carrots, peas, onions, mushrooms, and potatoes. Bring to a simmer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cool; cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spoon filling into an 11x8x2" or 2 1/2-quart round baking dish. (Add pie bird, if using.) Top with pastry, pinching edges to seal. If not using pie bird, cut a 1" slit in center of crust for steam to vent. Brush pastry with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, if desired.
• Place pot pie on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, about 45 minutes.

CLASSIC CHICKEN POT PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400 F.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion, and chicken, and cook, stirring until the chicken is mostly cooked through and the vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
• Add the flour and continue stirring until the mixture is well combined, about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken broth and cook, stirring frequently until well combined, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the cream, peas, parsley, and thyme. Add salt and pepper, adjusting the seasoning to your liking. Let the filling cool slightly.
• Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 sheet of pie crust.
• Add the filling mixture, smoothing it out evenly in the dish.
• Top with the remaining pie crust. Trim the pastry and crimp the edge as desired. Cut a few vents in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape. If desired, mix the egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the egg wash over the top crust.
• Place the prepared pie on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake until the crust is golden brown, and the filling begins bubbling up through the vents, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool the pie on a rack before slicing and serving, about 10 minutes.