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Prepare your pie crusts by placing one in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat oven to 400°F","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.","group":"Filling","title":"In a large saucepan, melt butter","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.","group":"Filling","title":"Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the shredded chicken and mixed vegetables. Remove from heat.","group":"Filling","title":"Stir in the shredded chicken and mixed vegetables","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the chicken mixture into the bottom pie crust. Cover with the top crust, seal the edges, and cut small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.","group":"Assembly","title":"Pour the chicken mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"For the best crust, ensure your pie dough is kept very cold until it's ready to go into the oven. You can use a rotisserie chicken to save time on preparation.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake","saute"],"equipment":["9-inch pie plate","saucepan","whisk","measuring cups"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"pie","note":"9-inch deep dish"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The filling can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge. Assemble and bake when ready."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the oven at 350°F (177°C) to maintain crust texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fchicken_pot_pie_4c463ce4d8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e3fb406e-88a0-4e20-89f1-395f6d4eb097","imageAlt":"Classic Chicken Pot Pie — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["comfort food","chicken","savory pie","dinner classic","pot pie"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Chicken Pot Pie","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T19:21:35.921Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T19:21:35.921Z","related":[{"id":"bagel_with_lox_ba134c5918","slug":"bagel-with-lox","title":"Bagel with Lox","description":"A classic New York-style breakfast featuring a toasted bagel topped with silky cream cheese, savory smoked salmon, salty capers, and fresh red onion.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["New York"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_sugar"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbagel_with_lox_ba134c5918%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=87e7d1ee-c704-487f-8afc-b50c916cc52b","imageAlt":"Bagel with Lox — recipe cover","tags":["salmon","lox","bagel","breakfast","brunch","quick","high-protein"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"breakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76","slug":"breakfast-burrito","title":"Breakfast Burrito","description":"A classic American morning staple featuring savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbreakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1ae76925-2eb9-4809-8c63-4c7347000b98","imageAlt":"Breakfast Burrito — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","burrito","eggs","sausage","high protein","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"cheeseburger_e888ac3a3d","slug":"classic-american-cheeseburger","title":"Classic American Cheeseburger","description":"A juicy, perfectly seared beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy pickles on a toasted brioche bun.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcheeseburger_e888ac3a3d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cdb73eda-0269-4a33-84cb-2cf01a0a4cff","imageAlt":"Classic American Cheeseburger — recipe cover","tags":["cheeseburger","beef","classic","sandwich","grilling"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}