Description
A comforting classic dish featuring tender shredded chicken, sweet vegetables, and a rich, velvety sauce, all baked in a buttery pie crust and topped with flaky puff pastry. Perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners.
Ingredients
1 thawed pie crust
4 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
¼ tsp paprika
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1⁄3 cup flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp Cajun seasoning
¼ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ cup carrots
½ cup peas
¾ cup frozen corn
1 lb shredded cooked chicken
1 thawed puff pastry sheet
1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a pie dish. Line it with the thawed pie crust. Optionally, blind bake the crust for 10 minutes to prevent sogginess.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in flour and whisk constantly for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw taste.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Add heavy cream, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Mix in carrots, peas, corn, and shredded chicken. Heat through, stirring well.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the surface.
- Place puff pastry sheet over the top, trim any excess, and cut a small X or vents in the center for steam release.
- Whisk egg and water together and brush over the top for a golden finish.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for added flavor and convenience.
Add mushrooms or diced potatoes for extra vegetables.
Adjust Cajun seasoning or add hot sauce for more heat.
Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
Can be made in individual ramekins for personal servings.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15–20 minutes for best texture.
Can be frozen unbaked for up to 2 months; bake from frozen at 375°F for about 1 hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 694
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
