Description
A creamy and cheesy pot pie filled with tender chicken, broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese, baked under a golden, flaky crust for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika if using.
- Stir in chicken, broccoli, and cheddar cheese. Remove from heat.
- Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour filling into the crust.
- Top with the second crust, seal edges, and cut slits in the top to vent steam.
- Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Frozen broccoli should be thawed and drained before using.
- To avoid soggy crust, pre-bake the bottom crust for 5 minutes before adding filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg