Gourmet Chicken Pot Pie Delight
Elevate your comfort food experience with this decadent Gourmet Chicken Pot Pie Delight. Inspired by Ina Garten's classic recipe, this pot pie combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory cream sauce encased in a flaky homemade crust. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this dish is sure to warm the heart and please the palate. Serve it straight from the oven, and enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen!
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Servings
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Calories
23
Ingredients
Ingredients
Whole chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
3 (split)
Olive oil
3 tablespoons
Kosher salt
to taste
Fresh ground black pepper
to taste
Chicken stock
5 cups (preferably homemade)
Chicken bouillon cubes
2
Unsalted butter
12 tablespoons
Yellow onions, chopped
2 cups (2 onions)
All-purpose flour
3/4 cup
Heavy cream
1/4 cup
Medium-diced carrots, blanched
2 cups (blanched for 2 minutes)
Frozen peas
1 (10 ounce) package (approximately 2 cups)
Frozen small whole onions
1 1/2 cups
Minced fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup
All-purpose flour
3 cups
Kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons
Baking powder
1 teaspoon
Vegetable shortening
1/2 cup
Cold unsalted butter, diced
1/4 lb
Ice water
1/2-2/3 cup
Egg
1 (beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash)
Flaked sea salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gourmet Chicken Pot Pie Delight?
It is a decadent comfort food dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory cream sauce encased in a flaky homemade crust.
What inspired this specific recipe?
This recipe is inspired by Ina Garten's classic gourmet chicken pot pie.
How many chicken breasts are required?
You will need 3 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts.
How should the chicken breasts be prepared?
The chicken breasts should be split before roasting.
What kind of oil is used for the chicken?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
How is the chicken seasoned?
The chicken is seasoned with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
How much chicken stock is needed?
The recipe uses 5 cups of chicken stock, preferably homemade.
Are bouillon cubes used in the sauce?
Yes, 2 chicken bouillon cubes are added to the stock for extra flavor.
How much butter is used for the filling?
The filling requires 12 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
What type of onions are chopped for the filling?
The recipe uses 2 cups of chopped yellow onions, which is about 2 onions.
How much flour is used for the cream sauce?
The sauce is thickened with 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour.
Does the recipe include heavy cream?
Yes, 1/4 cup of heavy cream is added to the savory sauce.
How are the carrots prepared?
The recipe uses 2 cups of medium-diced carrots that have been blanched.
How long should the carrots be blanched?
The carrots should be blanched for 2 minutes.
Are frozen peas used in this pie?
Yes, it uses one 10-ounce package of frozen peas, which is approximately 2 cups.
What kind of frozen onions are included?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of frozen small whole onions.
Is fresh parsley used?
Yes, the filling includes 1/2 cup of minced fresh parsley leaves.
How much flour is needed for the pastry crust?
The homemade pastry requires 3 cups of all-purpose flour.
Is salt added to the crust dough?
Yes, 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt are mixed into the pastry flour.
Is there a leavening agent in the crust?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of baking powder is included in the flour mixture for the crust.
What fats are used to make the pastry?
The pastry uses a combination of 1/2 cup vegetable shortening and 1/4 pound of cold unsalted butter.
Should the butter for the crust be cold?
Yes, the recipe specifies using cold unsalted butter, diced.
What liquid is used to bind the dough?
The recipe uses 1/2 to 2/3 cup of ice water.
What is the egg wash made of?
The egg wash is one egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water.
What is sprinkled on top of the crust before baking?
The crust is seasoned with flaked sea salt and black pepper.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 23 ingredients.
Is this recipe suitable for guests?
Yes, it is perfect for impressing guests or for a cozy family dinner.
What are the primary tags for this recipe?
Key tags include chicken pot pie, comfort food, gourmet, and homemade pastry.
What is the description of the sauce?
It is described as a savory cream sauce that combines with the chicken and vegetables.
How is the pot pie served?
It is best served straight from the oven to enjoy the aroma and flaky texture.