Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Vegetable Pie with Flaky Pastry

A cozy, creamy filling packed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and colorful veggies — all tucked beneath golden flaky pastry. It’s comfort food that smells like home and tastes like a warm hug. Perfect for Sunday dinner… or anytime you need something soul-soothing.

📋 ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)

• 2 tbsp flour

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream or milk

• 1/4 tsp thyme or rosemary

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

🥣 directions:

sauté the veggies

Heat olive oil + butter in a pan. Cook onions until soft. Add garlic, mushrooms, and mixed vegetables; sauté until tender.

make the creamy sauce

Stir in flour to coat veggies. Slowly pour in broth while stirring. Add cream and let it thicken into a smooth sauce.

Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and stir everything together.

assemble the pie

Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.

Pour filling into a pie dish or baking pan. Lay puff pastry over top, trimming edges if needed.

Cut small slits for steam and brush pastry with beaten egg.

bake

Bake 25–30 mins until pastry is puffed and beautifully golden.

serve

Let rest 5 minutes, then dig in with a big spoon. Great with mashed potatoes or a crisp salad.

💡 tips:

• Add bacon for smoky richness

• Swap puff pastry for biscuits on top

• Add spinach or kale for extra greens

• Extra pepper on top for that rustic finish

⏲ ready in: ~45 minutes

serves: 4–5