Savory Individual Chicken Pot Pies

Potatoes and leeks bring an extra-savory flair to these individual chicken pot pies, topped with a flaky puff pastry crust.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 1065 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 pinch salt, or to taste
• 2 large bay leaves
• 1 pinch dried rosemary, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried sage, or to taste
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 stalks celery, chopped, divided
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 5 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
• 8 small Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
• 4 cups diced cooked chicken breast
• 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup frozen peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with foil. Lightly grease six 12-ounce oven-safe ramekins and place on the baking sheet for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks, onion, 1/3 of the chopped celery, and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and bay leaves. Season with pepper, salt, thyme, sage, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 25 minutes.

Step 3

Remove bay leaves. Use an immersion blender to emulsify the liquid.

Step 4

Slowly stir in heavy cream. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter with carrots, peas, and remaining celery. Stir in chicken. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Mix egg and water together and set aside for egg wash.

Step 6

Roll puff pastry out slightly. Flip one of the prepared ramekins upside-down on the pastry; cut out circles 1/2 inch larger than the ramekin.

Step 7

Fill each ramekin 3/4 full with the chicken mixture; do not fill to the top or it will make a mess in your oven. Place cut rounds of puff pastry over the tops and press around the edges to seal. Brush egg wash over each. Be sure to put a few knife slits on top of each pie to allow to vent.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is a golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool at room temperature for 10 to 12 minutes before serving.