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Spring Chicken Pot Pie

This Spring Chicken Pot Pie is filled with all our wonderful spring vegetables! Asparagus, peas, leeks and of course a bit of garlic! 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Pot Pie, easy weeknight meal, Pot Pie recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, pulled apart and shredded about 3 cups
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped leaks
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup creme fresh, heavy whipping cream or 1/2+1/2
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Phyllo Dough, thawed
  • 1 stick butter melted

Instructions

  • In a large saute pan over medium/low heat melt the butter. Add the leeks and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes or until the leeks become softened. Sprinkle the flour over the leeks and stir. Cook for about a minute to cook out the flour flavor. Pour in the chicken stock and cook until the mixture begins to thicken. 
  • Stir in the cream, salt, pepper, and tarragon. Cook for another minute or so or until the mixture thickens. Mix in the chicken, asparagus, peas, and cheese and stir until well combined. Remove from heat and set aside. 
  • When ready to assemble the pot pie, lay out the phyllo on a dry surface and loosely cover with a tea towel. Melt the butter in the microwave. 
  • In either a cast iron skillet or a pie plate butter the bottom generously with butter. Lay one piece of phyllo in the bottom and brush with butter. Add another piece of phyllo and brush with butter. Repeat this step until the bottom is completely covered and a nice base is formed. About 10-12 sheets of phyllo. 
  • Put the chicken mixture over the phyllo base. And start layering the phyllo over the top using the same method as above. When you have 8-10 layers, gently tuck the excess into the dish. 
  • Bake the pot pie in a 350 degree preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is a golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. 

Notes

Phyllo dough can be found in the freezer section at the grocery. The package contains 2 rolls of phyllo in the box. You will only need one for this recipe. The other roll can be kept frozen for another use. 
You can also make this recipe in a pie plate with the phyllo. Just follow the same instructions as in the cast iron skillet. 
If you don't want to tackle using phyllo, you can easily substitute a regular pie shell for this recipe. You can omit the step of brushing with the butter that is needed for the phyllo. If using pie dough, brush the top of the pot pie with an egg wash.