Chicken and Mushroom Pie Puff (Printable Format)
Tender chicken, mushrooms, and bacon wrapped in buttery puff pastry with creamy cheddar sauce. Simple comfort food.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Pastry
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2 sheets refrigerated puff pastry, thawed and rolled out
→ Filling
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4 strips bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
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8 ounces sliced mushrooms
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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1 cup medium or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 large egg, whisked
→ Homemade Cream of Chicken
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round pie dish. Gently fit one puff pastry sheet into the prepared dish.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until mushrooms are lightly browned and garlic is fragrant.
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Stir in cooked chicken and chopped bacon, cooking for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 6 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
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Mix the cream of chicken sauce and cheddar cheese into the skillet with the mushroom and chicken mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
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Transfer the filling into the prepared pie dish lined with puff pastry. Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry, aligning the corners with the base. Brush the top crust evenly with whisked egg.
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Place pie on the bottom oven rack. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
# Supplementary Details:
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Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before use to prevent cracking when lining the pie dish.