Description
This pot pie lasagna layers creamy chicken, vegetables, and homemade gravy between crisp sheets of puff pastry, then finishes with a flaky golden pastry top.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- 1 medium russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided, plus more as needed
Creamy Chicken Gravy
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Puff Pastry
- 3 frozen puff pastry sheets (about 26 ounces total), thawed according to package directions
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
1. Prepare the puff pastry layers
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Gently roll two puff pastry sheets so each fits an 8 × 11-inch baking dish. Prick the pastry all over with a fork.
Place one sheet on parchment, cover it with another sheet of parchment, and set a second baking sheet on top. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the top baking sheet and upper parchment, then bake for another 8–10 minutes, or until golden, crisp, and cooked through.
Repeat with the second sheet. Let both baked pastry layers cool. Keep the third sheet refrigerated for the top of the casserole.
2. Cook the chicken and potato
Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Meanwhile, place the diced potato in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 6–8 minutes, or until just barely tender but still firm enough to hold its shape. Drain well and set aside.
3. Make the creamy filling
Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until softened.
Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Add the heavy cream, thyme, and remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring often, until the gravy is thick enough to coat a spoon.
Fold in the cooked chicken, drained potato, and frozen peas and carrots. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, until heated through. Stir in the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, then taste and adjust the salt and black pepper as needed.
4. Assemble the pot pie lasagna
Spread one-third of the chicken filling evenly in an 8 × 11-inch baking dish.
Add one baked puff pastry sheet, followed by another third of the filling. Add the second baked pastry sheet, then spread the remaining filling over the top.
Place the pastry layers gently without pressing them down.
5. Add the top pastry
Place the remaining uncooked puff pastry sheet over the filling. Trim or tuck the edges as needed and cut a few small slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape.
Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the egg wash over the top.
6. Bake
Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes, or until the top pastry is puffed, deeply golden, and cooked through.
Let the pot pie lasagna rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Puff pastry: Keep it cold while working. If it becomes very soft, refrigerate it briefly before baking or assembling.
- Filling consistency: The gravy should be thick and creamy, not runny, before assembling the layers.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and keep for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for the best pastry texture.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Rest Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
