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Ina Garten Chicken Pot Pie

Ina Garten Chicken Pot Pie: Your Cozy Comfort Food Fix

Ina Garten's Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings, featuring a rich filling and buttery biscuits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken Rotisserie or leftover chicken can be used.
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 tablespoons butter For sautéing.
  • 1 cup carrots, diced Both fresh and frozen varieties work.
  • 1 cup celery, diced Can substitute with green beans.
  • 1 cup onions, chopped Leeks can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/3 cup flour Can use gluten-free flour.
  • 2 cups chicken broth Vegetable broth is also an option.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whole milk can be substituted.
For the Biscuit Topping
  • 1 batch biscuit dough Consider store-bought frozen biscuits for convenience.

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add chopped onions, diced celery, and sliced carrots; sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  3. Sprinkle in 1/3 cup of flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir continuously for about a minute to cook the flour.
  4. Gradually pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream, whisking to avoid lumps. Stir for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Fold in 2 cups of cooked, shredded chicken and 1 cup of frozen peas into the thickened mixture.
  6. Transfer the filling to a baking dish, layer the biscuit dough on top, leaving space for steam to escape.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling bubbles.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To prevent sogginess, ensure the filling is thick before adding biscuits and leave gaps for steam. You can make the filling ahead of time.

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