Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Crust
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour
- 2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock
- 1 lb (500 g) cooked chicken, cubed
- 1 cup (150 g) peas
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- Salt and pepper
Steps
- Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in butter; stir in flour 1 minute.
- Whisk in stock; simmer to thicken. Add chicken and peas; season.
- Transfer to dish; top with pastry; cut vents. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
Pairings
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Wine:
Chardonnay (unoaked) – bright acidity; Pinot Noir – light red with earthy tones
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Beer:
Golden Ale – malty backbone; Brown Ale – nutty, warming