{"id":171,"date":"2025-11-26T21:32:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T21:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradwifekitchen.com\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2025-11-26T21:45:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T21:45:42","slug":"classic-homemade-chicken-pot-pie%f0%9f%8d%97","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tradwifekitchen.com\/?page_id=171","title":{"rendered":"Classic Homemade Chicken Pot Pie\ud83c\udf57"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"171\" class=\"elementor elementor-171\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e59766b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e59766b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51eb368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51eb368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"274\">Classic Homemade Chicken Pot Pie<\/strong>\ud83c\udf57 <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f83fc8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f83fc8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b891d8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b891d8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A warm, comforting classic &#8211; perfect for chilly evenings and family gathering. With tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich creamy gravy baked into a flaky pie crust, this pot pie is the kind of rustic, cozy dish that feels like home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df69371 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df69371\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54acb71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"54acb71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tradwifekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chicken-Pot-Pie-3-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-173\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradwifekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chicken-Pot-Pie-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tradwifekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chicken-Pot-Pie-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/tradwifekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chicken-Pot-Pie-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/tradwifekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chicken-Pot-Pie-3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tradwifekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chicken-Pot-Pie-3.jpg 1544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7121cb0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7121cb0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88f1a38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88f1a38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"543\">\ud83e\udd67 <strong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"543\">Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"616\">\ud83c\udf3fHomemade pie crust (or 2 store-bought crusts)<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f 1 cup sliced carrots<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f1\/2 cup sliced celery<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f1\/3 cup salted butter<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f 1\/3 cup chopped yellow onion<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f 1 tsp minced garlic<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f 1\/3 cup all-purpose flour<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f 3\/4 tsp salt<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f 3\/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f 1 tsp dried thyme leaves<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f1 3\/4 cups chicken broth<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f 2\/3 cup half &amp; half<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f 1 cup frozen peas<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f Egg wash (1 egg + 1 Tbsp milk)<br \/>\ud83c\udf3f Optional: fresh thyme for garnish<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaa4f1f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eaa4f1f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e10188 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e10188\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1170\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 <strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1170\">Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1362\"><strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1201\">1. Prepare the Pie Crusts<\/strong><br data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1204\" \/>If making homemade crust, it\u2019s easiest to prepare them the night before. If using store-bought, keep them chilled in the refrigerator until ready to roll out.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1610\"><strong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1397\">2. Cook the Chicken + Veggies<\/strong><br data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1400\" \/>Place the cubed chicken, sliced carrots, and celery into a large pot.<br data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\" \/>Cover with just enough water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for <strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1567\">10 minutes<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\" \/>Drain completely and set aside to cool.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"2009\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1633\">3. Make the Gravy<\/strong><br data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1636\" \/>In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions and garlic, cooking until the onions are translucent.<br data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\" \/>Whisk in the flour, thyme, salt, and pepper.<br data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\" \/>Slowly add the chicken broth and half &amp; half, whisking until smooth.<br data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\" \/>Reduce heat and <strong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1912\">simmer 10 minutes<\/strong>, or until thickened to your liking.<br data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1951\" \/>Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.<br data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"1992\" \/>Remove from heat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2059\"><strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2034\">4. Preheat the Oven<\/strong><br data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2037\" \/>Set oven to <strong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2058\">425\u00b0F<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2265\"><strong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2089\">5. Roll Out Bottom Crust<\/strong><br data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2092\" \/>On a floured work surface, roll one disc of dough to about a <strong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2171\">12-inch circle<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2175\" \/>Fit into a <strong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2205\">9-inch pie dish<\/strong> (1.5\u20132 inches deep).<br data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2229\" \/>Tuck the dough gently into the dish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2428\"><strong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2290\">6. Assemble the Pie<\/strong><br data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2293\" \/>Add the cooled chicken\/vegetable mixture into the pie shell.<br data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2356\" \/>Scatter the frozen peas on top.<br data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2390\" \/>Pour the gravy evenly over everything.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2627\"><strong data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2454\">7. Add the Top Crust<\/strong><br data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2457\" \/>Roll out the second dough disc.<br data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2491\" \/>Trim or crimp edges as preferred for a rustic look.<br data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2545\" \/>Cut a few small slits in the top crust for ventilation.<br data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2603\" \/>Brush with <strong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2626\">egg wash<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2693\"><strong data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2640\">8. Bake<\/strong><br data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2643\" \/>Bake for <strong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2669\">35\u201338 minutes<\/strong>, or until golden brown.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2810\"><strong data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2714\">9. Cool &amp; Serve<\/strong><br data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2717\" \/>Let rest <strong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2743\">10\u201315 minutes<\/strong> before serving.<br data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2762\" \/>Leftovers store wonderfully in the refrigerator.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Classic Homemade Chicken Pot Pie\ud83c\udf57 A warm, comforting classic &#8211; perfect for chilly evenings and family gathering. 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