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French-Inspired Chicken Pot Pie

French-Inspired Chicken Pot Pie: Comfort With a Gourmet Touch

This French-Inspired Chicken Pot Pie is a delightful twist on a classic, combining rotisserie chicken and a creamy, herb-infused filling for an elegant yet simple meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 pies
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken Shredded
  • 1 cup Shallots Finely chopped
  • 2 cups Carrots Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 3 tablespoons Butter For sautéing
  • 1/4 cup Flour For roux
  • 1/2 cup White Wine Use dry French white
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Cream Heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Tarragon Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Optional garnish
For the Topping
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed
  • 1 whole Egg For egg wash

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • casserole dish
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet, add shallots, carrots, and celery, and sauté until tender (5-7 minutes).
  3. Sprinkle flour over sautéed vegetables, stir, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add white wine while whisking until thickened.
  4. Whisk in chicken stock and stir until sauce thickens (3-5 minutes). Add cream and reduce heat.
  5. Fold in shredded chicken, peas, tarragon, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Roll out puff pastry to fit the casserole dish and place over the filling.
  7. Brush with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow pot pie to rest for a few minutes after baking to ensure filling sets properly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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