Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (VIDEO) (2024)

This homemade Chicken Pot Pie is classic comfort food and will warm you up. It’s a show-stopping dish with a flaky Pie Crust, filled with saucy chicken and vegetables.

If you’ve never tried a homemade savory pot pie, you are in for a treat. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is.

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What is a Pot Pie?

A pot pie is a savory pie filled with meat (usually chicken) and vegetables in a gravy-like sauce. Classic pot pies are made with a top and bottom pie crust. Pot Pies are an excellent way to re-purpose leftover cooked chicken, turkey, or even ham.

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Ingredients for Chicken Pot Pie:

A chicken pot pie is a meal in itself – loaded with vegetables and protein. The high quality ingredients and generous filling really differentiates this from the ones you’ll find in the freezer section. Once you try homemade, there’s no going back. This also requires simple ingredients:

  • Double Pie Crust – You’ll need two pie disks for the top and bottom.
  • Chicken – Use shredded cooked chicken from a rotisserie chicken or cook your own chicken breasts.
  • Butter & Flour – These make the roux or base for the gravy sauce
  • Onion, Carrots, Mushrooms, & Peas – this is loaded with vegetables
  • Garlic and Parsley – These aromatics and simple salt and pepper balance this savory pie.
  • Chicken Stock & Cream – form the creamy gravy sauce
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The Best Crust for Chicken Pot Pie:

In a pinch, this recipe will work with a store-bought double pie crust, but we highly recommend using a homemade all-butter Pie Crust. It is 5 ingredients (including water and salt) and takes just minutes to make. You can also make it a couple of days ahead.

Our homemade crust rolls out easily and it never gets soggy when baked. The bottom stays crisp without needing to pre-bake. We use this same pie crust for savory and sweet pies like Apple Pie, our juicy Cherry Pie and Blueberry Pie.

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How to Make Chicken Pot Pie:

A homemade Chicken Pot Pie is easier and takes less time than you think! We use a deep 9″ pie dish for this recipe.

  1. Sautee vegetables in 6 Tbsp of butter until soft.
  2. Add mushrooms and garlic and saute 5 min.
  3. Add cream and broth and simmer until thickened.
  4. Stir in chicken, peas, and parsley and remove from heat.
  5. Roll out pie crust to 12″ and transfer to a pie pan.
  6. Add Filling into crust and cover with the second crust.
  7. Crimp edges, cut slits, brush with egg wash and bake.
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Make-Ahead Tip: Chicken pot pie reheats beautifully. Just warm it in the microwave until heated through. The sauce stays creamy without separating and it tastes just as good as the day you made it!

Common Questions:

Can I substitute the chicken?

You can use a different protein like leftover roast turkey for a turkey pot pie or even diced baked ham for ham pot pie!

Can I use a store-bought crust?

To save time, you can substitute a store-bought crust, just be sure to get a double pie crust for the top and bottom and thaw according to package instructions.

Can I make this in a different dish?

You can use a 9″ diameter cast iron skillet, or even a 9″ round cake pan or springform pan.

Can I freeze chicken pot pie?

To freeze a pot pie, cover with foil and freeze up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Bake covered with foil for an extra 25-30 minutes at 425˚F then remove foil and bake as directed in the recipe.

How to tell when a pie is done?

Use an instant-read thermometer to test for doneness. The internal temperature of your pie should reach 165˚F.

How to prevent pie from browning?

It helps to Pat down the edges so they don’t rise above the center of the pie. If your pie is browning too quickly, cover it with a pie shield. You can make one by cutting a 4″ circle from the center of a square sheet of foil. Place the pie shield loosely over the pie.

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What to serve with Chicken Pot Pie:

Because pot pies are so hearty and full of protein, we love to serve this as a main course paired with Mashed Potatoes, soft Dinner Rolls and simple vegetable sides:

  • Caesar Salad – so fresh, simple and made from scratch
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts – with crispy bacon
  • Baked Asparagus – our go-to asparagus recipe
  • Beet Salad – with the best dressing
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More Chicken Dinner Recipes:

If you love this Chicken Pot Pie, then you won’t want to miss these family-favorite chicken recipes.

  • Spatchcock Chicken – a genius way to cook a whole chicken
  • Chicken and Rice – quick and easy in an instant pot
  • Chicken Parmesan – crispy, cheesy and so saucy
  • Chicken Marsala – classic restaurant re-make
  • Chicken Stir Fry – with a simple, tasty sauce

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

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Author: Natasha Kravchuk

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This homemade Chicken Pot Pie is homey, cozy and will warm you up. It has a homemade flaky Pie Crust and is loaded with juicy chicken in gravy and vegetables. If you've never tried a homemade savory pot pie, this will impress everyone.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 50 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

Servings: 8 people

  • 1 homemade pie crust, (2 disks)
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded*
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, (1 cup chopped)
  • 2 medium carrots, (1 cup) thinly sliced
  • 8 oz white or brown mushrooms, (stems discarded), sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste, plus kosher salt to garnish
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, plus more to garnish
  • 1 cup frozen peas, do not thaw
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped, plus more to garnish
  • 1 egg, beaten for egg wash

Instructions

  • In a dutch oven or pot, melt 6 Tbsp butter. Add diced onions and carrots and saute 8 minutes over medium heat until soft.

  • Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic and saute another 5 minutes until mushrooms are softened.

  • Add 1/3 cup flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, and 1/2 cup heavy cream then bring to a simmer and cook 1 minute or until mixture is a thick gravy consistency. Add 2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. It should be well-seasoned.

  • Add shredded cooked chicken, frozen peas, and 1/4 cup parsley. Stir to combine then remove from heat and cool slightly while you roll out the crusts. Roll 1 chilled pie crust disk into a 12” diameter circle. Carefully transfer it into a 9” pie dish. Spoon the pie filling over the bottom crust.

  • Roll the second disk of pie dough into a 10” diameter circle and place over the pie filling. Fold the excess dough behind the bottom crust then crimp the pie crusts together to seal. Use a sharp paring knife to cut 5 small slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Brush the top of the crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with coarse salt and pepper.

  • Bake at 425˚F for 30-35 minutes or until top crust is golden brown. If edges are browning too fast, cover with a pie shield or make a shield by cutting a 4” diameter circle from the center of a sheet of foil and placing that over the pie. Once out of the oven, rest for 15 minutes to cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

*Use leftover shredded rotisserie chicken (light or dark meat), or cook and shred 2 large chicken breasts to get 4 cups shredded chicken.

Nutrition Per Serving

579kcal Calories38g Carbs26g Protein36g Fat15g Saturated Fat4g Polyunsaturated Fat14g Monounsaturated Fat0.3g Trans Fat112mg Cholesterol879mg Sodium511mg Potassium3g Fiber3g Sugar3384IU Vitamin A13mg Vitamin C57mg Calcium3mg Iron

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Nutrition Facts

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

579

% Daily Value*

Fat

36

g

55

%

Saturated Fat

15

g

94

%

Trans Fat

0.3

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

4

g

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

112

mg

37

%

Sodium

879

mg

38

%

Potassium

511

mg

15

%

Carbohydrates

38

g

13

%

Fiber

3

g

13

%

Sugar

3

g

3

%

Protein

26

g

52

%

Vitamin A

3384

IU

68

%

Vitamin C

13

mg

16

%

Calcium

57

mg

6

%

Iron

3

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken pot pie, pot pie, savory pie

Skill Level: Easy/Medium

Cost to Make: $

Calories: 579

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FAQs

What is the sauce made of in chicken pot pie? ›

Butter, Onion, & Garlic: The aromatic flavor base for many sauces and soups, including creamy chicken noodle soup. Flour: Flour thickens the sauce. Seasonings: We're flavoring this pot pie filling with salt, pepper, and thyme. Chicken Stock/Broth: Feel free to use vegetable broth/stock instead.

How do you keep the bottom crust of chicken pot pie from getting soggy? ›

How to Prevent a Soggy Bottom Pie Crust
  1. Blind Bake the Crust.
  2. Choose the Right Rack in the Oven.
  3. Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White.
  4. Put the Pie on a Hot Cookie Sheet.
  5. Make a Thicker Crust.
  6. Add a Layer.
  7. Consider a Metal Pie Pan.
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How do you keep chicken pot pie from being runny? ›

A watery potpie may be the result of not cooking the filling for long enough or adding too much liquid to the filling. Another possible reason for the pie being watery is if you add watery vegetables like spinach or green beans to the filling rather than potatoes or carrots, which soak up liquid.

Why do you not use a bottom crust on chicken pot pie? ›

I only gave my pot pie a top crust, because I feel like the bottom crust always gets soggy. If you do want to add a bottom crust, I suggest blind baking it. What does blind baking mean? It's when you bake your pie crust without a filling in order to crisp it up.

What is the original pot pie? ›

Would it surprise you to know that the pot pie has been around since Ancient Greek and Roman times? Around 500 BC the Ancient Greeks made meat pies called artocreas. These pies had a bottom crust but no top crust. Once the Romans started making artocreas they added a top crust made from oil and flour.

Should I bake the bottom pie crust first? ›

You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put. Pre-baking the pie crust is only required when making a custard pie OR when making a fresh fruit pie. you should probably get: Pie weights are super helpful to have for pre-baking.

Should I egg wash the bottom pie crust? ›

You've spent time and effort putting the pastry together, so don't sell yourself short by skipping the final step—the egg wash for the pie crust. The truth is that cream and egg washes are a simple but vital step to improving the appearance and flavor of pies and other baked goods.

Should I cover chicken pot pie with foil when baking? ›

7Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. To prevent the crust from getting too brown, you might want to cover it lightly with foil for the first 15 minutes of baking time. 8Serve it up by the big ol' spoonful!

Why is my pot pie gummy? ›

If the bottom crust doesn't set before the filling soaks in, it's going to be gummy. A metal pie pan placed on a preheated surface will set the bottom crust quickest; once cooked, the liquids from the filling above won't soak in, and as a result: no soggy bottom.

Why is my chicken pot pie not thickening? ›

If the chicken and/or the vegetables aren't partially cooked and thoroughly drained, they'll exude moisture during baking and thin out the filling. Be sure that the assembled filling is the consistency you like before covering and baking the pie.

What is the difference between chicken pie and chicken pot pie? ›

In the South, some folks make a distinction between chicken pie and chicken pot pie. Chicken pies, also known as “chicken and pastry,” are the savory versions of fruit pies or cobblers, made with homemade crust and no, or very few, vegetables. Chicken pot pies typically include vegetables and have a top crust only.

What is the best thickener for pie filling? ›

Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency. Tapioca starch is preferable for products that will be frozen because it will not break down when thawed. We like tapioca in blueberry, cherry or peach pies.

Why do you wrap a pot pie in foil? ›

The foil has protected crust from burning, allowing the center crust to brown and the inside of the pie to reach the recommended internal cooking temperature.

What is pan pan sauce? ›

Pan sauces, as the name suggests, are made in the exact same pan you've used to sauté shrimp, sear a steak, or brown some onions. After cooking your meat, fish, or vegetables, those little leftover particles stuck to your pan's bottom—called the fond—transform into a silk smooth sauce in a process called deglazing.

Why does chicken pot pie have so much saturated fat? ›

A significant amount of the calories and fat in traditional chicken pot pie come from the crust. Only using crust on the top of the pies made a big difference nutritionally.

How do you thicken chicken pie sauce? ›

You can also use a cornstarch slurry to thicken this filling instead of a flour roux. Simply mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and whisk. Add this in-place of the flour.

What is pie and mash sauce made of? ›

For the parsley liquor, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat and whisk in the cornflour to make a paste. Gradually stir in the stock, bring to a simmer, then stir in the parsley and garlic and stir until thickened and smooth. Serve the hot pies with the mash, parsley liquor and jellied eels on the side.

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