Chicken pot will never be the same. How can it be when Broccoli Cheddar Pot Pie exists? The idea of adding cheddar and broccoli soup to a pot pie and making it the filling? Pure genius. The filling is stuffed with the tender broccoli and that creamy and sharp cheddar flavor you love in a bread bowl… well, now it’s in a pie bowl! Oh, and there’s chicken! Can’t forget that! Broccoli Cheddar Pot Pie will be making everyone wonder what else can be improved with a little soup inspiration.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more, to taste, for dusting the work surface
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup salted butter, cold and diced
- 1 egg yolk, plus 1 egg, beaten, divided
- 1 tablespoon milk, plus more, to taste
- coarse sea salt, to taste
For the filling:
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cubed
- kosher salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 (8-ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups small broccoli florets
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
Directions
Step 1 -In the bowl of a food processor with the regular blade attached, add 1 cup of the flour and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt and pulse lightly to combine.
Step 2 -Add 1/3 cup of the cold diced butter and pulse until it is lightly mixed and there are pea-sized balls of butter.
Step 3 -Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of the milk and process again until the dough is crumbly and somewhat wet. Add the extra milk, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. Be careful not to let the dough overmix; the dough should not become a ball.
Step 4 -Using the extra flour, flour a work surface very well.
Step 5 -Pour the dough onto the prepared surface and gather it into a disk.
Step 6 -Wrap the dough disk in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 7 -In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the oil.
Step 8 -Add the chicken, the remaining kosher salt, and the pepper to the oil and cook, while stirring, until the chicken cubes are cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 9 -Transfer the chicken cubes to a plate.
Step 10 -In the same pot over medium heat, melt the remaining butter.
Step 11 -Add a portion of the remaining 1/4 cup flour and whisk it into the butter.
Step 12 -Add a portion of the remaining 1 3/4 cups milk and whisk to combine.
Step 13 -Continue to add more of the flour and the milk to the melted butter mixture a little at a time, alternating between the 2, whisking vigorously to remove any lumps.
Step 14 -Bring the sauce mixture to a slight boil.
Step 15 -Reduce the heat to low and cook, while stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 16 -Add the garlic powder, the onion powder, more of the remaining kosher salt, and a generous amount of the pepper and stir to combine.
Step 17 -Add the cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.
Step 18 -Add the broccoli, the carrots, and the cooked chicken and stir to combine and completely coat.
Step 19 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 20 -Coat a 10-inch-deep skillet or a large, deep pie pan with cooking spray.
Step 21 -Add the filling mixture to the skillet or pan and smooth out the top.
Step 22 -Using the extra flour, dust a work surface very well.
Step 23 -Unwrap the pie dough and place it on the prepared work surface.
Step 24 -Roll out the pie dough so it will completely cover the pie pan.
Step 25 -Place the dough on top of the filling, pressing the edges to seal.
Step 26 -Cut a few slits in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape.
Step 27 -With the remaining beaten egg, brush the top of the crust all over.
Step 28 -Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly, about 45-55 minutes.
Step 29 -Sprinkle the crust with the coarse sea salt.
Step 30 -Serve.
