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Chicken and Ham Pot Pie with Creamy Vegetable Filling

This hearty Chicken and Ham Pot Pie with creamy vegetable filling is the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup ham, diced Use leftover ham or deli ham.
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables Corn, peas, and carrots work great.
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low-sodium broth recommended.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or milk.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A sprinkle of thyme Optional but recommended.
For the Crust
  • 1 package pastry crust Homemade or ready-to-bake.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic for the last minute of sautéing.
  3. Stir in the diced ham and shredded chicken, mixing well.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture and stir to combine. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking until smooth and bubbly. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  5. Fold in the frozen mixed vegetables and taste test, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  6. Roll out your pastry crust and line a pie dish or individual ramekins. Pour the creamy filling into the crust, cover with another layer of dough, seal edges, and cut slits in the top for steam to escape.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden and flaky.
Serving
  1. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

This pot pie freezes well—assemble and freeze before baking. Serve with a simple salad or crusty bread to complete the meal.