Chicken pot pie: The perfect dish for those cold winter evenings

The cold weather is in full-swing and it’s time to make some incredible slow-cooked meals for the whole family. As everybody loves chicken and puff pastry, the humble chicken pot pie is the way to go. This recipe combines some perfectly cooked chicken with vegetables and cooked into a creamy sauce that all of the people around the table will love along with the golden brown and flaky pastry crown.

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The secret to getting the chicken soft and succulent is cooking it slowly for 1½ hours. The combination of colourful and tasty vegetables and are all set for a rich flavour-infused chicken pie recipe. It takes a bit of time to put thegether, but this labour of love is worth the effort. You can either make the very simple pie crust to layer on top or you can get some store-bought puff-pastry and layer it on top. Remember to poke some steam vents into the top of the pastry. If you want to add some freshness to the dinner, serve it alongside a light green salad.

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It’s time to bring out your most heartwarming dishes this winter and this classic chicken pot pie recipe will become a weekly dinner treat.

Last updated on 8 June 2023

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