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Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie

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If you’re searching for a delectable twist on the Classic Chicken Pot Pie recipe, look no further than to this Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie recipe. Tender, shredded rotisserie chicken is combined with fresh broccoli and nutty Gruyère cheese in a velvety, rich base. This broccoli chicken gravy is then tucked away in flaky pie crust, and baked until golden brown and bubbly.

This recipe will yield four, 5.5″x2″ individual pot pies, or one 9″ chicken pie.

Two individual Broccoli Chicken Pot Pies garnished with fresh thyme sitting on ivory linen napkins.

What is Pot Pie?

A pot pie is a savory, hearty dish consisting of a flavorful filling encased in a crust made of pastry or dough. Typically baked in a pot or a deep dish, this comforting meal often includes a combination of meat (such as chicken, beef, or turkey), vegetables (like carrots, peas, and potatoes), and a rich, creamy sauce. The filling is seasoned with herbs and spices, providing a comforting and aromatic flavor.

Pot pies can vary widely in ingredients and styles, allowing for endless creative interpretations, from traditional family recipes to gourmet culinary creations. This dish is known for its warm, homely appeal and is a beloved comfort food enjoyed in various cultures around the world.

Ingredients for Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie

  • Chicken: For ease, shred a quality store-bought rotisserie chicken. Alternatively, poach boneless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Broccoli: Fresh broccoli is preferred for this chicken pot pie recipe. However, thaw frozen broccoli as an alternative.
  • Potatoes: Yukon gold or white potatoes work best in this recipe. However, red potatoes can be substituted.
  • Pie Crust: As a timesaver, use refrigerated or frozen pie crust. Be sure to thaw, if frozen. Alternatively, make your own pie dough.
  • Cheese: Replace shredded Gruyère cheese with either Swiss or white cheddar.
  • Fresh Herbs: Experiment using your favorite fresh herbs.
  • Other Vegetables: Easily use a traditional pot pie mix of vegetables by adding peas and carrots.

How to Make Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie

Crafting this delectable Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie is a breeze; with simple steps, fresh ingredients, and a store-bought pie crust, it’s an easy take on a classic comfort dish.

  1. Preparation:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Heat two tablespoons of butter in a pot or deep pan over medium heat. Add minced shallots, garlic and celery. Sauté for a few minutes to soften.
    • Add in the potatoes and broccoli. Season with salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Sauté for 5 minutes.
    • Add the remaining butter, let it melt, then stir in the flour. Cook for a minute to remove the raw flour taste.
    • Pour in chicken stock, scrape any bits from the bottom. Add bay leaves and fresh thyme. Simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Pour in heavy cream, heat through. Remove celery and bay leaves. Slowly add Gruyère cheese, stirring to avoid clumps.
    • Add shredded chicken, let it simmer while you prepare the crust.
  2. Assembly:
    • Roll out the pie crust and line ramekins. Poke holes in the dough with a fork.
    • Fill the ramekins with the simmered chicken and broccoli mixture.
    • Cover each ramekin with another layer of pie crust. Vent the top by slicing with a knife.
    • Brush the surface with the egg wash for a golden, glossy finish.
  3. Baking:
    • Place the ramekins on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

How to Make a Large Pot Pie

If you would rather prepare a large broccoli chicken pot pie, follow these steps:

  • Line a 9″ deep pie pan or cast iron pan with pastry dough. Poke holes in the bottom with a fork.
  • Parbake for 5 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
  • Fill with the broccoli chicken mixture.
  • Cover with another sheet of pastry. Cut slits for venting and brush with an egg wash.
  • Optionally, use a leaf cookie cutter to create decorative leaves out of pastry dough for the top of the pie. Brush with an egg wash and place on top of the filling. Bake for 30-35 minutes (Be sure to cover and leaves with foil if they brown too quickly).
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Allow to rest for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Tips on Making Pot Pie

Here are a few tips help you make a delicious to make this delicious Chicken Pot Pie:

  • For ease, shred a rotisserie chicken.
  • If you prefer, make your own pie dough.
  • Add carrots or any other vegetables you prefer.
  • Dice the potatoes as tiny as you can to ensure they come out creamy and tender.
  • Once the chicken broth is added, simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and the sauce to thicken.
  • Incorporate the cheese slowly to avoid clumping.
  • Taste for salt prior to filling the ramekins.
  • If the chicken broccoli mixture is too thick, add a touch more stock, or whipping cream.
  • Properly vent the top crust of the pot pie by making small slits or cuts. This allows steam to escape, preventing the filling from becoming too watery.
  • Brush the top crust with the egg wash lightly for a glossy, golden finish. Don’t oversaturate the crust, as it might become soggy.
  • Allow the pot pie to rest for a few minutes after baking. This helps the filling set, making it easier to serve.
  • This recipe will yield four, 5.5″x2″ individual pot pies, or one 9″ chicken pie.
  • If you are not keen on making individual pot pies, prepare in a larger pie plate or cast iron pan.

How to Serve and Store Chicken and Broccoli Pot Pie

  • Given the hearty nature of this comforting pot pie, enjoy alone, or pair simply with a crisp green salad.
  • To store leftovers, cover the pot pies tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, place the pot pie in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Alternatively, microwave individual servings for 2-3 minutes until piping hot.

Making Ahead and Baking Later:

Preparing this Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie ahead of time is a great time-saving strategy. After assembling the pot pies in the ramekins and covering them with the top crust, you can refrigerate them instead of baking immediately. To do this, follow all the steps up to assembling the pies, and then cover the ramekins tightly with plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to bake, simply preheat the oven, brush the crust with the egg wash, and bake as per the instructions in the original recipe.

Freezing for Later:

If you want to make these pot pies well in advance for future meals, you can freeze them. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Prepare the Pot Pies: Follow all the steps of the recipe up to assembling the pies in the ramekins or aluminum pie pans. Make sure the pies are completely cooled before freezing.
  2. Wrap for Freezing: Wrap each ramekin tightly with plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Alternatively, you can use freezer-safe, airtight containers.
  3. Label and Freeze: Clearly label the pies with the date of preparation and any reheating instructions. Place the wrapped ramekins in the freezer. These pot pies can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.

Cooking after Freezing:

When you’re ready to enjoy the frozen pot pies, you have a couple of options for cooking:

  1. Thawing Before Baking:
    • Ideally, thaw the pot pie in the refrigerator overnight. This gradual thawing helps maintain the texture and flavors of the dish.
    • Once thawed, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Brush the thawed pie crust with the egg wash.
    • Bake the pot pie on a baking sheet for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
  2. Baking from Frozen:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Place the frozen pot pie directly into the preheated oven without thawing.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is heated through. You might need to cover the crust with foil halfway through baking to prevent excessive browning.
    • Let the pot pie rest for a few minutes before serving.

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Two individual Broccoli Chicken Pot Pies garnished with fresh thyme sitting on ivory linen napkins.

Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie


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Enjoy this “grown-up” version of the ultimate in comfort food. This Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie recipe is super easy-to-prepare, and so incredibly delicious! 


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 sheets store-bought pie crust
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 shallot, minced 
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup potatoes, tiny dice
  • 1 teaspoon salt, more for taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 celery stalk, minced
  • 1 broccoli crown, cut into tiny pieces
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups chicken stock, plus
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon (optional)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/31/2 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1 egg, with water for egg wash

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Heat two tablespoons of butter in a pot, or deep pan.
  • Add the shallots, potatoes and celery.
  • Season with salt and black pepper. 
  • Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli and diced potatoes. Allow the mixture to cook for another five minutes on medium heat. 
  • Add in the remaining three tablespoons of butter.
  • Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in the flour.
  • Cook for a minute or two to cook off the raw flour taste.
  • Pour in the chicken stock. Optionally, add in chicken bouillon.
  • Turn up the heat to almost a boil.
  • Scrape up any bits from the bottom.
  • Add in the bay leaves and fresh thyme.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for ten minutes. (If the mixture seems too thick, add a touch more stock).
  • Pour in the heavy whipping cream. Heat through.
  • Remove the bay leaves and celery stalk. 
  • Slowly incorporate the cheese. 
  • Add in the shredded chicken. 
  • Taste for salt. 
  • Cut dough to fully fit the bottom and sides of the individual ramekins. (See post on how to create a large pie).
  • Place dough. Poke the bottom of the dough with a fork to make a few holes.
  • Ladle in the broccoli chicken mixture.
  • Cut dough to cover each ramekin. Place dough and pinch edges to seal.
  • Cut two slits for venting the dough.
  • Prepare an egg wash. Brush the dough with the egg wash. 
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
  • ENJOY!

Notes

  • For ease, shred store-bought rotisserie chicken.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
  • Dice the potatoes as tiny as you can to ensure tenderness.
  • Simmer to allow the flavors to develop and the chicken gravy to thicken.
  • Slowly incorporate the cheese to prevent clumping.
  • Taste for salt prior to filling the ramekins.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a touch more stock or cream.
  • Properly vent the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  • Brush the top crust with an egg was for a glossy finish.
  • If you do not want to make individual pot pies, prepare using a larger pie dish or cast iron pan.
  • Allow the pie to set for a minutes after baking to allow the filling to set.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • This chicken pot pie can easily be made ahead and baked later, or frozen up to 3 months.
  • Always have extra pie dough at the ready in case two crusts are not enough to fit the ramekins.
  • This recipe will yield four, 5.5″x2″ individual pot pies, or one 9″ chicken pie.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Moderate
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving

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