Simple Classic Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients

• •2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
• •1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• •1/2 cup diced onion
• •1/3 cup unsalted butter
• •1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• •1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• •2/3 cup whole milk
• •2 unbaked pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and thyme to create a paste.

5. 5

   Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, cooking until the mixture thickens and begins to boil.

6. 6

   Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in cooked chicken, peas, and carrots.

7. 7

   Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the chicken mixture into the crust.

8. 8

   Cover with the second pie crust, sealing the edges and cutting several slits on the top to allow steam to escape.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

10. 10

    Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.