At Story House Early Learning, mealtimes are more than just food on a plate; they’re moments of comfort, discovery, and full tummies. Behind the scenes at our Maitland centre, our talented Chef Jessie has been serving up nutritious, delicious meals with heart.
With a deep passion for creating child-friendly meals packed with goodness, Chef Jessie has perfected dishes that our little learners genuinely look forward to. Curious what’s on the menu?
Today, we’re sharing one of these family favourites straight from Chef Jessie’s kitchen, her much-loved Chicken Pot Pie recipe. Packed with nutrients and hidden veg, this one’s a hit at lunchtime and perfect for the whole family to recreate at home.
Chef Jessie’s Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 600g diced chicken breast
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 small, diced onion
- 1 large, diced carrot
- 2 diced celery sticks
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup reduced salt chicken stock
- 1/3 cup Maggi gravy powder
- 4 sheets defrosted light puff pastry
Method
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees
- Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a crockpot on the stove over medium heat. Brown off diced chicken until ¾ cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add garlic and diced onion to the pot, sauté until onion is translucent. Add carrot & celery and continue cooking over medium heat until vegetables are tender.
- Re-add the chicken, dried herbs, milk, and chicken stock to the pot, and bring to a boil before placing a lid on the pot and transferring it to the oven.
- Set a timer and leave to cook for 45 mins. Using a cookie cutter, cut puff pastry and place on lined baking trays. Place baking trays into the oven with the remaining 7 mins of pie mixture cooking time.
- Pull the mixture out and thicken with gravy.
Whether it’s their first taste of chicken pot pie or a regular favourite, this dish is always a winner at Story House. It’s hearty, wholesome, and made with love, just how Chef Jessie likes it.
Stay tuned for more recipes and behind-the-scenes moments from our incredible team of educators, carers, and chefs.
