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Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Savory Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Pot Pie for Cozy Nights

This Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Pot Pie recipe is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings, blending flavors in a delightful homemade pastry.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups chicken breasts and thighs use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker prep
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper adjust according to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing chicken
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine for dairy-free substitute
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme fresh or dried
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 cups chicken stock homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional
For the Crust
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 large egg for egg wash, can substitute with milk

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season chicken breasts and thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in the skillet, sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, remove and dice.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet, sauté carrots, onions, and mushrooms until tender (6-7 minutes). Add garlic and thyme, stir for 1 minute, then sprinkle flour.
  4. Gradually add chicken stock while stirring, then add heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Fold in cooked chicken and peas.
  5. Cut puff pastry into 1/2 inch strips and arrange in a rosette pattern over the filling.
  6. Brush pastry with egg wash, bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow the pie to rest before serving for easier slicing.

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