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chicken pot pie

A comforting chicken pot pie soup with tender chicken, vegetables, and a savory broth topped with pie crust strips.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups chicken (cooked and diced)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 yellow onion yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 0.25 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 0.5 package pie crust (thawed)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium high heat. Add onions, celery and broccoli and cook to soften about 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook an additional minute, stirring constantly. Slowly add broth, milk, cream, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Use a whisk to combine, then add in cooked chicken. Heat over medium heat until warm, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. To make crust strips, unroll thawed pie crust. Cut into strips and lay on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 6-8 minutes, until browned. Remove from oven.
  3. To assemble, pour soup into individual ramekins and top with shredded cheese and pieces of pie crust strips. ENJOY!

Notes

This hearty soup is perfect for a cozy dinner, and the pie crust adds a delicious crunch.