Chicken Pot Pie

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 boneless chicken breast (about 2 lbs.)
1 onion
1 carrot
1 stalk of leek
1 celery stalk
1 clove garlic
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Perfeito Chicken Seasoning or Perfeito All-Purpose Seasoning
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
10 oz (40%) fresh cream (heavy cream)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
14 oz puff pastry
1 egg yolk

Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken:
Clean the chicken breast by removing the skin and excess fat. Cut it into 1-inch cubes and season with Perfeito.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:
Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and leek. You can also use a food processor to chop them all together for convenience.

chicken cutting 3. Cook the Chicken:
In a heavy-bottomed skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.

4. Sauté the Veggies:
Add the chopped vegetables and bay leaves to the skillet, sautéing until golden and fragrant.

chop the onion, garlic, carrot, celery and leek

5. Mix in Cream:
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh cream and chopped chives for a creamy, flavorful filling.

melt the butter

6. Assemble the Pot Pies:
Divide the chicken and veggie mixture evenly into four individual ceramic bowls. Top each with a sheet of puff pastry, cutting slits in the surface to allow steam to escape.