At its heart, a chicken pot pie is a savory pie with a flaky pastry crust on top and often on the bottom, filled with a hearty mixture of cooked chicken and various vegetables, all swimming in a creamy, thick sauce. Think of it as a deconstructed chicken stew tucked inside a golden pie shell. The “cozy” part of this recipe comes from the intentional use of ingredients and techniques that enhance the comforting, homey feeling of the dish. Instead of just a standard recipe, this one is designed to maximize that sense of warmth and well-being you get from every single bite. The blend of tender chicken, sweet carrots, crunchy celery, and bright peas in a velvety sauce creates a filling that is both substantial and utterly delicious.