Stovetop Chicken Pot Pie

                                     Stovetop Chicken Pot Pie

Stovetop Chicken Pot Pie is a quicker and easier version of the classic oven-baked chicken pot pie. Instead of baking it in the oven with a crust, this recipe allows you to make a creamy and flavorful chicken pot pie filling on the stovetop. It's a comforting and delicious one-pot meal. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter or oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Store-bought or homemade pie crust (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet or a wide saucepan, melt the butter or heat the oil over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.

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4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.

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6. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, and add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the other side. Cook the chicken until it's no longer pink on the outside.

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8. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and vegetables, and stir everything together to coat the ingredients evenly.

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10. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

11. Stir in the milk, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.

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13. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.

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15. Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.

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17. Taste the filling and adjust the seasoning as needed with more salt and pepper.

18. If desired, serve the stovetop chicken pot pie filling in bowls or over cooked rice or mashed potatoes.

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20. For a more traditional pot pie experience, you can serve the filling in individual ramekins or oven-safe dishes and top each with a round of store-bought or homemade pie crust. Bake the pot pies in the oven according to the pie crust package instructions until the crust is golden brown and flaky.

Enjoy your Stovetop Chicken Pot Pie with its rich and comforting flavors! It's a satisfying and hearty dish that the whole family will love