Description
A comforting classic chicken pot pie elevated with a buttery, flaky sage-infused crust. Packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce—perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Sage Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 tsp dried sage (or 1 tbsp fresh chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4–1/2 cup ice water
Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Salt, pepper, and thyme to taste
Instructions
- Make the crust: Mix the all-purpose flour, dried sage, salt, and cold cubed butter together until the mixture is crumbly. Gradually add ice water, a little at a time, and mix until a dough forms. Shape into a ball, flatten slightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Prepare filling: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced carrots, peas, potatoes, and chopped onion, cooking until vegetables are tender, about 7-10 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk or cream, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Add the cooked shredded or cubed chicken and season with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste. Remove from heat.
- Assemble: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled sage crust dough on a floured surface to fit a pie dish. Pour the prepared filling into the dish. Cover with the rolled-out crust, pressing the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake: Place the pie on a middle rack in the preheated oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Freeze unbaked pie for up to 3 months for convenient future meals.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
- Substitute puff pastry for the homemade sage crust if desired for convenience.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
