Spring Chicken Pot Pie

Everything you love about pot pie—tender chicken, garden vegetables, and a creamy sauce made with The Farmer’s Cow milk—finished with a golden, pillowy popover topping. This one‑pan dinner feels special but uses simple ingredients and an easy batter that bakes into a light, layered, and flavorful crust. Scoop, serve, and enjoy the coziest kind of spring comfort.

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

Creamy Spring Filling

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, diced (small)
1 ½ cups mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup all‑purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup The Farmer’s Cow whole milk (room temp)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried tarragon (or 1 tbsp fresh)
½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp black pepper
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great)
1 cup frozen peas
1½ cups asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)
½ cup shredded cheddar

Popover Topping

3 The Farmer’s Cow large eggs
1¼ cups all‑purpose flour
1¼ cups The Farmer’s Cow whole milk
3 tbsp melted butter (cooled slightly)
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional: ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan or cheddar

Instructions

1) Make the filling

Preheat oven to 425°F with a rack in the middle.
Heat olive oil + butter in a large oven‑safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 6–8 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then whisk in milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3–4 minutes until lightly thickened.
Stir in Dijon, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, peas, and asparagus. Simmer 2–3 minutes (asparagus should stay bright and crisp‑tender). Stir in parsley and optional cheddar.
Turn off the heat. Let filling sit for at least 10 minutes to slightly thicken.

2) Make the popover batter

In a blender, blend eggs on high for 20–30 seconds until foamy (extra air helps lift).
Add milk, flour, melted butter, salt, pepper (and optional cheese). Blend just until smooth—be careful not to over-blend.

3) Top & bake