Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
  • 1 baking potato, peeled and cut into chunks
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

Method

  • Roast the sweet potatoes Preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork then drizzle with the oil and wrap in aluminum foil.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Let cool to warm and peel, then slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds and reserve.
  • Make the filling In a large cast-iron or heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot, then stir in the onion, garlic, carrots, potato, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tea-spoon pepper.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook, until incorporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the stock and bring to a boil, then stir in the chicken.
  • Season the filling with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the filling to a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Place the sweet potato rounds over the filling, the sprinkle with a large pinch each of salt and pepper and drizzle with the melted butter.
  • Bake the pot pie until the filling is bubbling, about 15 minutes.