Dreamy chicken pot pie filling: Easiest Comfort Food Recipe!

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 1 cup (120g) frozen peas
• 1 cup (120g) frozen corn
• ½ cup (75g) cremini mushrooms, sliced (optional, but highly recommended!)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (710ml) chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1/4 cup (60ml) dry sherry or dry white wine (optional, but adds depth of flavor)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice