Give the classic family dinner an elegant upgrade.

Treat the family to a classic pot pie reinvented in a skillet.

A pretty patchwork top of puff pastry gives this chickenpot piea new look.

Southern Living Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry in the dish with a serving out beside it

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There’s no bottom crustwe’ve streamlined with a shingled puff pastry topping.

Instead of boiling chicken, you’ll use rotisserie chicken, which some grocery stores sell already shredded.

Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Southern Living Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry cooking the vegetables

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Transfer any leftover pot pie to an airtight container, and store in the fridge up to 4 days.

When you want to reheat, we recommend using the oven.

Bake at 325F to get the puff pastry crispy again.

Southern Living Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry simmering with the broth

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you’re free to also heat in the microwave, but the puff pastry will likely be soggy.

What Can I Do With the Other Puff Pastry Sheet?

Or try one of theseappetizers made with puff pastry, or apuff pastry dessert.

Southern Living Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry adding the chicken and peas

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Melt butter in a deep 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high.

Add leek and carrots.

Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 6 minutes.

Southern Living Skillet Chicken Pot Pie rolling out the puff pastry

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Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

Stir in broth; let mixture come to a simmer.

Simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

Southern Living Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry arranging pastry on skillet

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Stir in shredded chicken, peas, cream, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Remove from heat; let cool 10 minutes.

Arrange puff pastry topping:

Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.

Southern Living Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with puff pastry pastry on top of skillet

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Roll pastry sheet into a 12-inch square on a lightly floured surface.

Cut into 16 (3-inch) squares.

Place skillet on a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake pot pie:

Transfer baking sheet with skillet to preheated oven.

Bake until top is browned and filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Let stand 10 minutes, and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely!

But be sure to cut a few slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape while baking.

No, puff pastry will cook in the oven along with the pot pie filling.