
Ok this curry thyme chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food! Like just think about your favorite chicken pot pie recipe but now add in a nice dose of curry flavor to the filling and oh yeah, the crust is super flakey, buttery, puff pastry. But not just on top, there's a top and bottom puff pastry crust because you need that double layer of crust to really make an ultimate chicken pot pie!
Oh and did I mention the puff pastry is studded with cumin?? Soo we're talking about a chicken pot pie with
- a delicious, creamy curry flavored filling
- Flakey puff pastry crust on the bottom
- Jeera (cumin) biscuit topper
What is the filling of Curry Thyme Chicken Pot Pie?
- Chicken Thighs
- Curry Powder
- Fresh Thyme Sprigs - dried thyme can also be used, but the flavoring of thyme in chicken pot is so comforting and it pairs beautifully with the curry powder too
- Veggies: Potatoes, Carrots, Frozen Peas, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Green Chilies
- Other Necessary Ingredients for Pot Pie Filling: Butter, Chicken Stock, Flour
How can you not be in the mood for this curry thyme chicken pot pie! Its literally the only thing you need to make for dinner! Veggies, protein, carbs, tons & tons of flavor in every single bite! It's great for the entire family! My kids devoured this one!
Suggestions for Alternative Fillings
If you're looking for the same comfort but in a veggie pot pie, make these simple switches: Replace the chicken with chickpeas, replace the chicken stock with veggie stock, and that's it!
The other great think about this pot pie recipe is that you can rally use whatever veggies you prefer! Other great options for the filling would be: sweet potatoes, parsnips, leeks, butternut squash, green beans.
You might also be interested in: Crispy Baked Curry Potato, Crispy Oven Baked Curry Masala Wings, Tandoori Chicken Cobb Salad
📖 Recipe

Curry Thyme Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- puff pastry 2 sheets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1-2 green chilies finely minced
- ½ cup carrots chopped
- 2 potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 4 chicken thighs cut into small 1 inch cubes
- 2-3 teaspoons curry powder adjust to your liking
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2½ cups chicken stock
- ½ cup frozen green peas
- salt & pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out one of the puff pastry sheets to fit into a 2 quart baking pan. Press into pan, prick puff pastry with fork all over. Cover puff pastry with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, set aside.
- In a large saute pan, melt butter on medium high heat. Add onions cook for 1 minute. Add chopped garlic, cook for 30 seconds. Stir in ginger, carrots, green chilies cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in potatoes, chicken, curry powder, thyme and cook for 10 minutes. Add in flour, mix and cook for 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock. Stir mixture and cook until it boils about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the top crust: roll out the second puff pastry to fit inside the baking pan. Sprinkle cumin seeds over pastry puff, press seeds into the dough by gently rolling over. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut puff pastry into strips.
- Spoon curry chicken mixture into the bottom puff pastry crust. Arrange puff pastry strips over the curry chicken mixture. Bake for 45 minutes at 400°F. Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Adapted from recipe
Bernice
Chicken Pot Pie is such a comforting dish and I make it quite often. My next batch will have curry in it!! Love this idea.
Jill Patel
Thanks! It really makes pot pies so comforting and unique!
Angela
Such a comfort food! Delicious!
Jill Patel
Yes definitely so comforting!
Swathi
This curry thyme chicken pot pie looks delicious
Jill Patel
Thank you!
Stine Mari
The curry and thyme was a lovely combination. Such a delicious and comforting meal!
Jill Patel
Thanks! I Just love the flavors!
kyleigh
I love the addition of curry! So delicious and flavorful!
Jill Patel
Thanks! Definitely gives it a great flavor!
Sunrita Dutta
Such a amazing recipe. Loved it.
Jill Patel
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Colleen
This pot pie is such a delicious comfort meal. Will make again!
Jill Patel
Thank you! So glad to hear it!
amanda
I loved this pot pie, it was so good with the curry flavor!
Jill Patel
Thank you!
Kristina
Great recipe!
Jill Patel
Thank you!
Leslie
Love this version of chicken pot pie!
Jill Patel
Thank you! Its such a comforting and warm flavor!