{"id":823178,"date":"2026-07-25T15:35:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T15:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/823178\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T15:35:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T15:35:45","slug":"chicken-pot-pie-recipes-the-retro-dinner-dish-that-has-become-the-ultimate-romantic-gesture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/823178\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Pot Pie recipes: The retro dinner dish that has become the ultimate romantic gesture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chicken pot pie<\/a> is enjoying a much-deserved moment. The hearty, retro dinner dish<\/a> has recently gained popularity, thanks to the charming Netflix rom-com Voicemails For Isabelle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In a romantic scene involving two key characters, Jill, who is a pastry chef, makes Wes a chicken pot pie with a cornbread crust, having remembered him mentioning it was a dish his late mother used to make for him.<\/p>\n

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Chicken pot pie is having a moment in the spotlight thanks to a new rom-com.\u00a0iStock<\/p>\n

Wes had shared that his mother died when he was young, and hadn\u2019t passed on the recipe. He is visibly moved when Jill serves up the dish and when he takes his first bite, you can see a wave of emotion pass across his face. He is truly, truly moved, and very much in love with her.<\/p>\n

The characters\u2019 relationship following this moment faces unique challenges, but Jill\u2019s thoughtful gesture is significant \u2013 and has put chicken pot pie in the spotlight.<\/p>\n

To mark this delicious resurgence, we asked some of Australia\u2019s best cooks to share their pot pie recipes \u2013 and the significant dish they make for their partners. <\/p>\n

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The dish features in a key scene of the Netflix movie Voicemails For Isabelle.\u00a0Netflix<\/p>\n

Jane de Graaff<\/p>\n

\u201cChicken pot pie is really heartening and warming,\u201d Today food expert Jane de Graff told nine.com.au.<\/p>\n

Her own recipe uses a traditional pastry topping<\/a>, and the filling is a simple as it gets.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll you do is cook down some onions until they\u2019re nice and soft, then you add whatever chicken you\u2019ve got. Chicken tenders and diced chicken are great,\u201d de Graaff said.<\/p>\n

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Jane de Graaff\u2019s chicken pot pie filling is a simple as it gets.\u00a0Jane de Graaff<\/p>\n

\u201cBrown it in the same pan as the onions, and then you add your veggies. That could be diced celery, carrots, potatoes, it could be corn if that\u2019s what you\u2019ve got. <\/p>\n

\u201cYou can pretty much use whatever veggies you\u2019ve got, just diced nice and small so they\u2019ll cook when the pie goes into the oven.\u201d<\/p>\n

You then add gravy, which de Graaff said can be made using chicken stock and corn flour, added to the chicken and vegetables in the same pot.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou pour that over the top, bring it to a simmer so it starts to thicken, and once you\u2019re done you take it off the stove top, put a sheet of puff pastry over the top, and pop it in the oven at 180 degrees for half an hour until the pastry is all puffed and crispy and golden.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everything is done in one pot. Once cooked, it can be served immediately or left to rest if a thicker filling is desired. See her full Chicken Pot Pie recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou can pretty much use whatever veggies you\u2019ve got.\u201d\u00a0Jane de Graaff<\/p>\n

Options for pot pie toppings include puff pastry, corn bread topping, potato, or even with a layer of potato gems, she explains.<\/p>\n

de Graaff\u2019s ultimate romantic gesture meal for her husband is Greek salad, or scrambled eggs on toast.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause I cook for a living and I tend to get a bit carried away, when I cook something really simple, he knows its because I was thinking of him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Options for toppings include puff pastry, corn bread topping, potato, or even a layer of potato gems.\u00a0iStock<\/p>\n

Steph de Sousa<\/p>\n

Chef and author Steph de Sousa loves chicken pot pie because it is a \u201cproper comfort food\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s creamy, hearty and packed with flavour, but it\u2019s also a fantastic way to use up whatever you\u2019ve already got in the fridge. It\u2019s one of those meals that feels like you\u2019ve put in a lot more effort than you actually have, and everyone around the table is happy,\u201d she told nine.com.au.<\/p>\n

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Steph de Sousa calls chicken pot pie a \u2018proper comfort food\u2019.\u00a0Steph de Sousa<\/p>\n

She said the biggest trick is \u201cnot to overcomplicate it\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cUse a cooked chicken, like a supermarket roast chicken<\/a> or leftover roast, make a simple creamy filling, and let the pastry do the hard work.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother trick is to let the filling cool slightly before adding the pastry. If the filling is boiling hot, the pastry can become soggy. And always give the pastry an egg wash if you want that beautiful golden finish.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The chef and author advises letting your filling cool slightly before adding the pastry.\u00a0Aldi\/Steph de Sousa<\/p>\n

Her own recipe includes onion, garlic, vegetables, flour, chicken stock and a little cream or milk as well as shredded cooked chicken. You can view her full recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

de Sousa, who has recently launched a range of cookware with Aldi recommends, the ALDI x\u00a0Steph\u00a0Cooks Stuff One Pot for this dish.<\/p>\n

She said cooking her husband a simple dish is her ultimate romantic gesture in a meal.<\/p>\n

\u201cHonestly, I\u2019d skip anything too fancy and make something that means something to us,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n

\u201cFood is so tied to memories, so I\u2019d choose one of the meals we\u2019ve loved over the years rather than something complicated.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, romance isn\u2019t about expensive ingredients or restaurant-style plating. It\u2019s about making someone feel cared for, sitting down together without rushing, and sharing a meal you\u2019ve cooked with love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Curtis Stone<\/p>\n

Celebrity chef Curtis Stone has always been a huge fan of chicken pot pie.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s not to love? It\u2019s like a big hug in a pot,\u201d the told nine.com.au.<\/p>\n

\u201cA humble, comforting dish that\u2019s so delicious, so easy, and never disappoints. A bit like a best friend really!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Curtis Stone\u2019s chicken pot pie uses onions, potatoes, carrots, celery and a turnip.\u00a0Coles\/Curtis Stone<\/p>\n

He said the best part about chicken pot pie is that you can create so many different variations using whatever you have in the fridge. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and if you\u2019re short on time, a Coles hot roast chicken is the perfect shortcut.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI also love that you can make the pot pie ahead of time and simply heat it when you\u2019re ready to serve, making it ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of my best tips is to let the chicken filling cool completely before adding the pastry. Topping a cooled filling with cold puff pastry is the secret to achieving a beautifully risen, crisp, golden crust. <\/p>\n

\u201cAnd for an extra impressive finish, I always double up the puff pastry for even more puff!\u201d You can view his full recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cA humble, comforting dish that\u2019s so delicious, so easy, and never disappoints.\u201d\u00a0Coles\/Curtis Stone<\/p>\n

When preparing a romantic gesture for his wife with food, Stone said he\u2019ll do something that \u201ctakes a little more time, like homemade pasta, so she knows I\u2019ve really put the effort in\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the years, I\u2019ve cooked a few romantic dishes for my beautiful wife. On one of our first dates, I made her a decadent chocolate and whisky mousse. She\u2019d mentioned that she liked whisky, which I thought was incredibly cool, so I wanted to create something thoughtful and a little different.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also surprised her by making our wedding cake, a carrot cake, which is her absolute favourite. It was a labour of love, and seeing how much it meant to her made all the effort worthwhile.\u201d<\/p>\n