Cozy, comforting easy chicken pot pie was made for weeknights.

But the final dish is still every bit as comforting and cozy as the original.

Sour cream helps make the filling rich and comforting but also tangy and light.

Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie scooping the pie out of the dish to serve

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You just might be able to!

Dufour Pie Pastry

6Tbsp.unsalted butterdivided

1cupchoppedVidalia onion(from 1 8 oz.

rotisserie chicken)

Directions

Prepare bottom crust:

Preheat oven to 400F.

Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie ingredients

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Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray.

Place in refrigerator uncovered until ready to use.

Cook vegetables:

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie fitting the bottom crust in the pie plate

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Transfer to a bowl; wipe skillet clean.

(The mixture should coat back of spoon, but should not stick to it like glue.)

Stir in tarragon, dijon, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie cooking the carrots, onions, and celery

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Assemble pot pie:

Arrange chicken, cooked vegetables, and frozen peas in prepared pie plate.

Gradually pour sauce over top, working slowly to allow sauce time to settle.

(This could take a minute or so.)

Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie making the roux

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Gently use a spoon to arrange filling and distribute sauce evenly, if needed.

Place over vegetable mixture in pie plate; trim overhang to 1/2-inch.

Brush top of pastry with heavy cream.

Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie mixing the broth into the roux and cooking until thickened

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Cut 5 slits in the center of the crust to allow steam to escape.

Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie adding the cream to the sauce

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Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie adding the tarragon to the sauce

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Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie adding the vegetables and chicken to the crust

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Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie pouring the sauce over the vegetables

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Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie adding the filling to the crust

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Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie adding the top crust to the pie

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Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie after baking ready to serve

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