Description
This One-Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting, hearty dish that combines tender rotisserie chicken, a medley of vegetables, and creamy sauce, all topped with a flaky puff pastry crust. Made entirely in one cast iron skillet, this recipe simplifies the classic pot pie preparation, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Country Crock® Original Spread
- 1 large onion, diced
- 12 oz frozen vegetable medley
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pot pie once assembled.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Lay the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a 12-inch cast iron skillet as a guide to cut the dough to size. Set aside the cut pastry.
- Sauté Onions: Heat the cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt 3 tablespoons of Country Crock Original Spread. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Make Roux and Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir until they are well coated. Gradually add in the vegetable broth and milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens. Season with salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
- Add Chicken and Vegetables: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetable medley. Continue simmering the filling for about 5 minutes to heat through and merge the flavors.
- Assemble Pot Pie: Top the skillet filling with the rolled-out puff pastry, pressing the edges into the pan to seal the sides. Cut 2-4 small air holes on top of the dough to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Brush Pastry and Bake: Brush the pastry with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted Country Crock Original Spread to promote browning. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pot pie from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience and rich flavor, but you can also use leftover roasted chicken.
- If puff pastry isn’t available, you can substitute with pie crust, though texture will differ.
- Make sure to roll the puff pastry evenly to ensure it cooks uniformly.
- Cutting air holes in the pastry is essential to prevent it from puffing too much or becoming soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour and puff pastry with gluten-free alternatives.
- Cast iron skillet is preferable for even heat distribution and oven safety, but any oven-safe skillet will work.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken pot pie, one skillet meal, comfort food, puff pastry, easy dinner, rotisserie chicken recipe
