Description
A comforting pot pie filled with roasted broccoli, cheddar cheese, and tender chicken, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 2 cups roasted broccoli
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 pie crusts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and carrots in olive oil until soft.
- Stir in the roasted broccoli and cubed chicken, mixing well.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine, gradually adding chicken broth, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens (about 4-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, add cheese, and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Roll out the first pie crust into an oven-safe dish and pour in the filling.
- Cover with the second pie crust, sealing the edges, and cut slits in the top for steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with melted butter and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden-brown.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adapt the recipe with different vegetables or proteins to suit dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pot pie, chicken pot pie, broccoli, comfort food, family recipe