Rustic Chicken Pot Pie Skillet

Serves: up to 4 | Cooking time: 1 hour

Recipe by Julie Wampler at Table for Two for Farmer Focus.

“This Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie proves that making pot pie doesn’t have to be an all-day affair. Flaky puff pastry dough is swapped in for pastry crust to shave off prep time without sacrificing deliciousness!”

INGREDIENTS

For the Filling

  • Butter

    I used salted

  • Onion

  • Boneless Thighs

    If you prefer, you can use Farmer Focus

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

  • Salt and Black Pepper

  • Fresh Thyme Leaves

    You can substitute half the amount of dried thyme leaves.

  • Fresh Sage

  • Potato

    I recommend Russet or Yukon Gold.

  • Carrots

  • Broccoli Florets

    You can switch things up and use cauliflower if you like.

For the Cheese Sauce

  • Butter

  • Flour

  • Milk

    I used homemade cashew milk, but any milk will work!

  • Medium or sharp chedddar cheese

    This should be freshly grated, not the pre-shredded kind. Grating cheese from a block yields a smoother cheese sauce.

  • Garlic Powder

  • Paprika

  • Fresh Sage

  • Black Pepper

To Assemble

  • Puff Pastry Dough

  • Egg

  • Milk

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Boneless Skinless Thighs

Categories

Bone-In Thighs

Dinner Party

Hearty Meals

One-Pan / One-Pot

Snow Days

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the Filling

Sauteé the Onion

Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until softened.

Cook the Chicken

Sprinkle the cut chicken with half of the salt and pepper and add it to the pan; cook for about 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for a few more minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper and add the fresh thyme and sage. Cook until the chicken is heated through and reaches 165ºF with a meat thermometer, then transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

Cook the Vegetables

Return the pan to medium heat and add the remaining butter. Once melted, add the vegetables and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl, and set aside.

To make the cheese sauce

Prepare

Whisk 2 tablespoons of flour into a half cup of milk in a small bowl. Melt the butter in the pan over medium heat.

Warm the Milk

Once the butter is melted, whisk in a half cup of milk. When the milk is warm, slowly pour in the flour and milk mixture, whisking to ensure there are no lumps. Slowly add the remaining milk and let the mixture come to a simmer and thicken as you stir it.

Add Remaining Ingredients

When the sauce resembles a thin gravy, whisk in the garlic, paprika and black pepper. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens a bit more, then whisk in the cheese a little at a time. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk until the sauce is smooth.

Finish the Filling

Add the veggies and chicken to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble

Pour the pot pie filling into a greased pan or pie dish. Place the puff pastry on top and crimp or press the edges of the crust onto the edges of the pie pan to seal it. Cut a few vents on top or prick holes in it using a fork. Whisk together the egg and 1/2 tablespoon of milk and brush the egg wash onto the top. If your pastry requires it, chill the pot pie while you preheat your oven to 375ºF.

Bake

Place the chicken pot pie onto the parchment-covered sheet pan and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and flaky and the filling is bubbling up through the vents. Let the pie rest for about 15-20 minutes before serving, then garnish with fresh thyme leaves.

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