Homemade Chicken Pot Pie (2024)

This cozy chicken pot pie recipe is the ultimate comfort food.

A flaky crust is filled with a quick and creamy chicken and vegetable filling and then baked until golden brown and bubbly.

A Family Favorite Recipe

This chicken pot pie recipe is so good that my Mom requests it as her gift for special occasions!

• Easy to make: Making pot pie from scratch takes time but it is easy to make.
• Use leftovers: Use diced or shredded chicken or even leftover chicken or roasted vegetables.
• Short cut crust: Pie pastry can be made from scratch or use packaged pie dough to make it faster.
• Freezer friendly: Chicken pot pie can be made ahead of time and baked before serving or frozen either before or after baking.

Ingredients for Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken – Use rotisserie chicken to make it fast or leftover chicken if you have it. If not, chicken breasts can be baked and shredded or substitute leftover turkey.

Vegetables – I use fresh veggies like carrots, celery, and onion but you can skip the chopping and stir in 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables in addition to the frozen peas. If you have leftover cooked/roasted vegetables, they can be added to this recipe.

Cream Sauce – The sauce for this recipe is made with half and half and chicken broth and thickened with all-purpose flour. Poultry seasoning adds flavor, you can stir in additional seasonings like garlic powder or add fresh herbs.

Pastry: Make a flaky homemade pastry from scratch, or keep it quick with prepackaged pie crust dough.

How to Make Chicken Pot Pie

1. Prepare the dough: If making homemade pie dough, prepare the dough. Line a deep dish pie plate and refrigerate.
2. Prepare the filling: Cook the vegetables and seasonings in butter (per the recipe below). Stir in flour. Stir in cream and broth and once thickened add the chicken, potatoes, and peas.
3. Assemble Pie: Transfer the chicken pot pie filling into the prepared crust. Add the top crust and seal.
4. Bake: Bake until the crust is golden brown.

Holly’s Tips for Perfect Pot Pie

• For a glossy, golden surface, brush the dough with an egg wash before baking.
• Roll the top crust and seal the edges by folding the excess dough under. Cut small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
• Place foil around the edge of the pie to prevent the crust from overcooking or burning.
• Allow enough time for the pie to cool so it thickens up a bit before serving.

Reheating and Freezing

Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead of time. Prepare the filling and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Fill pastry-lined pans and bake as directed, allowing extra time if the filling is chilled.

Freezing: This easy chicken pot pie is a great freezer meal and can be assembled and frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator and then bake as directed adding about 10 to 15 minutes to the cooking time. Lightly cover the crust with foil if it browns before the filling is heated through.

Reheating: Chicken pot pie can be reheated in the oven or microwave, although the crust will soften in the microwave and won’t be flaky and crisp. Pot pie can also be warmed in the oven at 350°F until heated through.

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