Thai Green Curry Pot Pie transforms the comfort of a classic Western-style pot pie with the bold aromatics of Thai cuisine. Creamy coconut milk, tender chicken or vegetables and fragrant ingredients like lemongrass, ginger and basil create a warm filling that sits beneath a crisp, buttery puff pastry crust.
This dish merges the soothing heartiness of pot pie with the freshness, spice and vibrancy of Thai green curry. It’s ideal for family dinners, weekend indulgence, or even serving guests, thanks to its rich aroma and beautiful presentation. The recipe is also flexible — you can make it vegetarian, adjust the spice level or swap the puff pastry for a biscuit-style crust if preferred.
The pot pie feels both luxurious and homely, giving you the satisfaction of pie with the brightness of Thai curry in every bite.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
350gBoneless chicken (small cubes) (Swap with tofu for veg)
2½ tbspThai green curry paste
1½ cupsCoconut milk
½ cupOnion (sliced)
3 clovesGarlic (minced)
1 tspGinger (grated)
½ cupCarrot (thinly sliced)
½ cupGreen beans
½ cupButton mushrooms (sliced)
1 stalkLemongrass (lightly crushed)
1Kaffir lime leaf (optional but recommended)
1 tbspOil
as neededSalt
½ tspSugar
1 tspSoy sauce
1 tspLemon juice
1 tbspFresh basil (torn)
For the Pot Pie Topping:
1Puff pastry sheet (thawed)
1Egg wash
1 tspButter (for brushing edges of the dish)
Follow
Directions
Description - Step 1
Prep the Vegetables & Chicken
Slice onions, chop vegetables and cube the chicken. Set aside.
Description - Step 2
Sauté Aromatics
Heat oil. Add garlic, ginger and onions; sauté until lightly softened.
Description - Step 3
Cook the Green Curry Paste
Add the Thai green curry paste. Cook until aromatic, and it releases oil.
Description - Step 4
Add Chicken & Vegetables
Stir in chicken, carrots, beans and mushrooms. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
Description - Step 5
Add Coconut Milk & Simmer
Pour in coconut milk. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, soy sauce, salt and sugar.
Simmer until the chicken cooks through and the vegetables soften.
Description - Step 6
Finish the Filling
Add lemon juice and fresh basil. Remove the lemongrass stalk and lime leaf.
Description - Step 7
Transfer to a Baking Dish
Grease the dish lightly with butter and pour the curry mixture inside.
Description - Step 8
Add Puff Pastry Lid
Place the puff pastry sheet over the dish, fold the edges inward and seal easily.
Brush with egg wash.
Description - Step 9
Bake Until Golden
Bake at 200°C until the crust is golden, crispy and puffed.