Maple Dijon Chicken Pot Pie with Sweet Potato Crust

This isn’t your average pot pie—it’s November in a skillet. Tender chicken, carrots, and peas swim in a silky maple-Dijon cream sauce, all tucked under a layer of mashed sweet potatoes instead of pastry. It’s creamy, cozy, a little tangy, and has just enough sweetness to make you go back for seconds (and thirds, no judgment).

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup milk or cream
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the sweet potato topping:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for texture)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the sweet potatoes:
   Boil or steam sweet potato cubes until tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Make the filling:
   In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened (about 5–7 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
3. Create the sauce:
   Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir well. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring, then add milk. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Flavor it up:
   Stir in Dijon mustard, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and peas; simmer a few minutes more until heated through.
5. Assemble:
   Pour the chicken filling into a greased 9-inch baking dish (or oven-safe skillet). Spread mashed sweet potatoes evenly on top.
6. Bake:
   Broil or bake at 400°F for about 15–20 minutes, until the top gets lightly golden and the filling bubbles.
7. Serve:
   Scoop it up hot and cozy! It’s creamy, sweet, savory, and everything fall wants to be.

RVD Signature Twist Ideas:

• Apple & Sage: Add diced apple to the veggie mix and swap thyme for sage.
• Smoky Maple Bacon: Stir in chopped cooked bacon and a pinch of smoked paprika.
• Harvest Veggie: Skip the chicken and use mushrooms, parsnips, and kale for a veggie version.