Grandma’s Sundays Classic: Hearty Chicken Pot Pie

Brimming with nostalgia and flavorful goodness, Grandma’s Sunday Chicken Pot Pie is a cherished recipe that brings warmth to every dining table. This classic comfort food, thickened with a rich and creamy sauce, tender chicken, and mixed vegetables, is baked under a delicate, flaky crust that gives everyone a reason to anticipate Sunday gatherings.

Ingredients:
– 1 rotisserie chicken, deboned and cubed
– 1 cup chopped carrots
– 1 cup frozen green peas
– 1/2 cup sliced celery
– 1/3 cup unsalted butter
– 1/3 cup chopped onion
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1/4 tsp celery seed
– 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
– 2/3 cup milk
– 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, peas, and celery. Fill with enough water to cover, bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until vegetables are tender, roughly 15 minutes. Drain this mixture, setting it aside.

2. In the saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in butter until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt, black pepper, and celery seed. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Remove from heat and mix in the boiled chicken and vegetables.

3. Roll out one of the pie crusts, and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Spoon the chicken mixture into the pie, filling it to just below the rim. Cover with the other pie crust, crimp edges, and cut small slits at the top of the pie to serve as steam vents.

4. Bake in your preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. For the last 10-15 minutes of baking, you might want to cover your pot pie with aluminum foil to prevent the crust from getting excessively browned.

5. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow for the juices and flavors to settle beautifully.

This homemade chicken pot pie recipe is a surefire way to foster love and connection with your family members. Moreover, it’s a testament that some of the best things in life are, indeed, simple! Do try this recipe and ensure you share this piece of homey deliciousness with your loved ones!

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