Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sheet puff pastry or pie crust, crumbled (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; cook until tender.
- Stir in cooked chicken, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add milk or heavy cream and peas; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Optional: crumble cooked puff pastry or pie crust on top before serving for a flaky finish.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings according to taste.
- Use leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350ml)
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg