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One-Skillet Cozy Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Crust

Tender shredded chicken breast, sweet carrots, and tender green peas simmering in a rich velvety thyme cream gravy under an ultra-flaky golden puff pastry lattice.

June 17, 2025 By Chef Clara 4.9 (105 votes)
One-Skillet Cozy Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Crust
The Quick Takeaway

In a nutshell:This authentic american one-skillet cozy chicken pot pie with puff pastry crust comes together in just 45 minutes with simple ingredients. The chef's secret: keep the puff pastry chilled until right before topping so the butter layers expand into ultra-tall, flaky layers. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Cuisine American
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The ultimate autumn comfort food dinner cooked entirely in one cast-iron skillet! Juicy shredded chicken is simmered in a velvety garlic and herb cream sauce with sweet peas, celery, and tender carrots, then crowned with a buttery puff pastry crust and baked until blistered, golden, and bubbly.

Key Equipment

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Chef's Pro-Tips

  • Pro-Tip: Keep the puff pastry chilled until right before topping so the butter layers expand into ultra-tall, flaky layers.
  • Pro-Tip: Use rotisserie chicken to cut prep time in half without sacrificing rich roasted flavor.
  • Pro-Tip: Place a baking sheet on the bottom oven rack underneath the skillet to catch any bubbling gravy drips.
  • Pro-Tip: Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 5 minutes to restore the crispy flakiness of the puff pastry crust.

Ingredients
6 servings

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast, or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed, all-butter preferred
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, for roux thickening
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth, warm
  • ¾ cup heavy cream, or half-and-half
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, to taste
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash
  • ½ tsp flaky sea salt, for topping crust
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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Preheat Oven & Sauté Aromatics

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a 10- or 12-inch oven-safe cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

2

Build Velvety Velouté Gravy

Sprinkle all-purpose flour evenly over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes to cook out raw flour taste. Slowly stream in warm chicken bone broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Pour in heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thick, glossy, and coating the back of a spoon.

3

Fold in Chicken & Sweet Peas

Remove skillet from heat. Gently fold in shredded chicken, sweet peas, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

4

Top with Puff Pastry Lattice

Unroll thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured parchment paper. Cut into 1-inch strips and weave into a rustic lattice, or drape the whole sheet over the skillet, tucking edges gently inside. Brush generously with egg wash and sprinkle flaky sea salt and fresh thyme leaves on top.

5

Bake until Deep Golden & Bubbling

Transfer skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes until the puff pastry is deeply puffed, flaky, and golden-brown, with luscious creamy gravy bubbling around the edges. Rest for 10 minutes before scooping into bowls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Traditional chilled homemade pie crust or store-bought refrigerated pie dough works wonderfully. Cut a few steam vents in the center and bake until the crust is golden.

Absolutely. Swap unsalted butter for plant-based butter or olive oil, and substitute full-fat coconut milk or oat milk barista blend for the heavy cream.

Yes, make the creamy chicken and vegetable filling up to 48 hours in advance and keep refrigerated in an airtight container. When ready to bake, warm the skillet slightly, top with cold puff pastry, and bake.