Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie

If you’re craving comfort food, homemade chicken pot pie is your answer! This completely from scratch recipe is simple to prepare, features a double crust, and nourishes the soul. For step-by-step photos, scroll to the bottom of this page.

Ingredients

• 1 recipe homemade pie crust*
• 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 cup sliced carrots (about 2 carrots)
• 1/2 cup sliced celery (about 1 stalk)
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 and 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 2/3 cup half-and-half*
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 large egg, beaten
• optional: sprigs of fresh thyme for garnish