In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic
Whisk in the flour. Then stir in the chicken broth, bouillon cubes, half and half, and fresh thyme. Bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened and the bouillon cubes are dissolved, about 5 minutes.
½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 chicken bouillon cubes, ⅔ cup half-and-half, 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Stir in the cooked chicken and vegetables, frozen peas, parsley, and pepper. Remove from the heat.
1 cup frozen peas, ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Carefully place the first pie crust in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. With one hand, gently lift the corners of the crust and use your other hand to nestle the crust into the corners of the pie plate.
2 refrigerated pie crusts
Pour the pot pie mixture into the crust.
Cover with the second pie crust, trimming off any overhang. Fold the edges of the crust under and crimp between two fingers. Brush the crust with the beaten egg. Cut a few slits into the top crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top crust is golden. If the edges begin to get too brown, cover them with a pie crust shield or aluminum foil.
1 egg
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Notes
Feel free to use store-bought pie crust. Double-check that the package contains two crusts – you’ll need them both. The night before, transfer the crust to the fridge to thaw overnight.
Make ahead: Cook the filling and let cool completely to room temperature. Fit the bottom crust into the pie plate and spoon in the filling. Top with the second crust, and crimp the edges. Wrap securely in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. The night before cooking, transfer the pot pie to the fridge to thaw. Proceed with baking instructions the next evening.
Storage: Store chicken pot pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.