Inside Out Chicken Pot Pie

Updated at: Sat, 26 Aug 2023 04:29:47 GMT

Step 1

Heat a large pot of water over medium heat to (almost) boiling.

Step 2

Wash and peel potatoes. Roughly chop into 4 to 6 chunks to reduce cook time. Gently place in pot.

Step 3

Heat oven to 425 F

Step 4

While potatoes are boiling, prepare chicken breast. Butterfly breasts and season with salt, pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, sage, rosemary, and thyme.

Step 5

Line roasting pan with foil, and grease with 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Add chicken breast.

Step 6

Cut the top of 1 whole garlic bulb. Place in middle of roasting pan with chicken. Cover pan with aluminum foil and vent with a small hole.

Step 7

Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 F at the thickest part.

Step 8

Once potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, remove from heat and drain. Place in large bowl with butter and cover for later.

Step 9

Chop onions, and mince 3 or more cloves of garlic according to taste. Chop carrots and celery.

Step 10

Heat large skillet over medium heat with 4 tbsp butter.

Step 11

Once butter is mostly melted, add onions, celery to pan. Stir until fragrant and somewhat translucent.

Step 12

Add minced garlic and carrots. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 13

Season with salt, pepper, and thyme according to taste.

Step 14

Add flour and stir until well-combined.

Step 15

Slowly add chicken broth, stirring continuously until sauce is smooth and has a gravy-like consistency. Simmer over low heat for an addition 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 16

Uncover large bowl and mash the butter and potatoes until well-combined. Slowly add milk, until potatoes reached desired consistency.

Step 17

Remove chicken from oven. Pluck garlic cloves from the base, and squeeze softened garlic into bowl with potatoes.

Step 18

Mash garlic and mix, adding additional garlic to your liking. Add salt and pepper to taste, whipping potatoes until light and fluffy. Set aside.

Step 19

Add some of the roaster pan drippings to the vegetables for extra depth of flavor! Stir and remove from heat.

Step 20

Follow instructions for McCormick gravy, or you can make your own!

Step 21

Cut chicken breast into thin strips and serve atop mashed potatoes and sauced veggies. Top with gravy.

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