Cleaning Out the Freezer: A Cheesy Freezer Chicken Pot Pie
Next on the list for the great kitchen cleanout is the freezer. The narrator has already taken out some cooked chicken and puff pastry to thaw, and now it's time to tackle the half-used bags of frozen veggies. The plan is to make a delicious Cheesy Freezer Chicken Pot Pie, using ingredients from the freezer.
The first step is to make a roux, cooking a mixture of butter and flour until it's a deep golden color. The narrator then whisks in some low-sodium chicken broth, creating a thick, flavorful sauce. Garlic powder and onion powder are added for an extra boost of flavor.
Next, the narrator adds the other ingredients to the pot pie filling. This includes the cooked, shredded chicken, as well as a mix of frozen vegetables like broccoli, peas, carrots, corn, and green beans. The narrator mentions that the beauty of chicken pot pie is that you can use whatever veggies you have on hand, making it a great way to clean out the freezer.
After the filling is combined, the narrator adds some grated sharp cheddar cheese, reserving some for the top of the pot pie. The filling is then poured into a skillet, ready for the puff pastry crust.
The narrator takes a package of thawed puff pastry and cuts it into strips, creating a lattice crust that will be placed on top of the filling. Before baking, the puff pastry is brushed with melted butter, which the narrator says makes it even more delicious.
The pot pie is baked at 400°F for about 20 minutes, and then the remaining cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top. It goes back in the oven for another 5 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
After resting for a few minutes, the Cheesy Freezer Chicken Pot Pie is ready to serve. The narrator is proud of the fact that they were able to create this delicious meal almost entirely from the leftover ingredients in their freezer, and they encourage the reader to try making it soon, as their family is sure to love it.
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Cleaning Out the Freezer: A Cheesy Freezer Chicken Pot Pie
Next on the list for the great kitchen cleanout is the freezer. The narrator has already taken out some cooked chicken and puff pastry to thaw, and now it's time to tackle the half-used bags of frozen veggies. The plan is to make a delicious Cheesy Freezer Chicken Pot Pie, using ingredients from the freezer.
The first step is to make a roux, cooking a mixture of butter and flour until it's a deep golden color. The narrator then whisks in some low-sodium chicken broth, creating a thick, flavorful sauce. Garlic powder and onion powder are added for an extra boost of flavor.
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Next, the narrator adds the other ingredients to the pot pie filling. This includes the cooked, shredded chicken, as well as a mix of frozen vegetables like broccoli, peas, carrots, corn, and green beans. The narrator mentions that the beauty of chicken pot pie is that you can use whatever veggies you have on hand, making it a great way to clean out the freezer.
After the filling is combined, the narrator adds some grated sharp cheddar cheese, reserving some for the top of the pot pie. The filling is then poured into a skillet, ready for the puff pastry crust.
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The narrator takes a package of thawed puff pastry and cuts it into strips, creating a lattice crust that will be placed on top of the filling. Before baking, the puff pastry is brushed with melted butter, which the narrator says makes it even more delicious.
The pot pie is baked at 400°F for about 20 minutes, and then the remaining cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top. It goes back in the oven for another 5 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
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After resting for a few minutes, the Cheesy Freezer Chicken Pot Pie is ready to serve. The narrator is proud of the fact that they were able to create this delicious meal almost entirely from the leftover ingredients in their freezer, and they encourage the reader to try making it soon, as their family is sure to love it.