By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 22, 2022
You have to try this homemade Chicken Pot Pie recipe! Pure comfort food that tastes as good as it looks. A rich and creamy chicken filling, nestled under a flaky crust – so good!
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
This savory chicken pot pie is really something special! Simple ingredients all come together into an incredibly yummy, savory pie. This is winter comfort food at its best. The deep and delicious filling is crowned with a buttery crust, oven baked to perfection – kids and adults will adore this!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe:
- A DELICIOUS FILLING: Chicken and veggies in a creamy, herbal sauce – this deep filling is so tasty!
- AN EASY PIE: Use ready made pie crust and frozen veggies – it’s super simple and super yummy!
- COMFORT FOOD: Loaded with goodies, this hearty dish is classic comfort food !
Homemade chicken pot pie tastes so much better than store bought! You’ll be amazed how a few kitchen staples come together to create this delicious dish!
How to Make Chicken Pot Pie
You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook your aromatics.
- Add your broth, seasoning, cream and chicken to the pot.
- In a pie dish, place the bottom pie crust, then the filling, then the top crust.
- Brush the top of the pie with egg wash and cook in the oven for 45 mins.
- Allow to cool for 15 mins then serve!
Use shredded or cubed cooked chicken for this pot pie.
Absolutely. Store-bought pie crust is a welcome shortcut, but use your favorite homemade pie crust. This is my go-to homemade pie crust recipe .
To keep your pie crust from getting soggy, be sure to adequately thicken your pot pie filling. If the filling is too runny, it will soak into the crust as it bakes, making it soggy. If your filling is nice and thick, but your crust is still coming out soggy, consider prebaking the bottom crust before adding the filling.
If you notice that the pot pie crust is browning too quickly, loosely cover the pot pie with foil halfway through baking.
Chicken pot pie is freezer friendly both before and after baking. To freeze unbaked chicken pot pie, assemble the pie completely, then tightly wrap in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. To freeze a fully baked chicken pot pie, let the pie cool to room temperature, then wrap tightly in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions
A chicken pot pie is a meal in itself but you can always add a side or two. Here are some favorites:
- Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
- Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
- Parker House Rolls
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Fondant Potatoes
Whether on its own or with some sides, this chicken pot pie is a classic. It’s comfort food at its best!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover chicken pot pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer Instructions
IMPORTANT: If freezing a chicken pot pie, do NOT use a glass pie dish. A glass pie dish will shatter if transferred directly from the freezer to the oven. Use a metal, ceramic, or disposable aluminum pie dish for freezer storage.
- Unbaked Pie: To freeze unbaked chicken pot pie, assemble the pie completely, then tightly wrap in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. To bake from frozen, bake in a preheated oven with the foil on for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and continue to bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and 165°F internally.
- Baked Pie: To freeze a fully baked chicken pot pie, let the pie cool to room temperature, then wrap tightly in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat from frozen, bake in a preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until 165°F internally.
Pot Pie Variations
- Chicken: Instead of chicken, use an equal amount of shredded or cubed cooked turkey – a delicious way to use Thanksgiving leftovers !
- Veggies: Use 2 cups of diced fresh vegetables in place of frozen veggies. Feel free to use the veggies of your choice for more variation. I like broccoli and pearl onions!
More Chicken Pot Pie Recipes We Love
- Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
- Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
- Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Pie Crust Crackers
Once you’ve tried this savory pie, you’ll never want store bought again! Bursting with a creamy chicken and veg filling, it’s hearty and super satisfying. When you bite through that golden crust into the delicious center…pure comfort food heaven! It’ll quickly become a family favorite!
More Hearty Dinner Recipes to Try:
- Chicken Enchilada Skillet Pie
- Beef Pot Pie
- Turkey Pot Pie
- Shrimp Creole
- Southern Tomato Pie
- Cheeseburger Hand Pies
- Vegetarian Lasagna
- Beef Stroganoff
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- ▢ 1 onion diced
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ▢ 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ▢ ¼ cup heavy cream
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ▢ 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed
- ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ▢ 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- ▢ 1 large egg
- ▢ 1 tablespoon water
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Set aside a pie plate.
- Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat. ½ cup unsalted butter
- Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Stir in the flour and cook until golden, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes. ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- Add the cream, thyme, salt, pepper, chicken, vegetables, and parsley. Stir well. ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Place the first pie crust in the bottom of the pie pan. Spoon in the filling and top with the second pie crust. 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- Trim and crimp the edges.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together. Brush the egg wash on top of the pie crust and cut a few slits in the top of the pie. 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Place the pie in the oven and reduce the heat to 375°F.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the crust is golden and crisp.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Pie Pan
Becky’s Tips
- Chicken: Instead of chicken, use an equal amount of shredded or cubed cooked turkey – a delicious way to use Thanksgiving leftovers!
- Veggies: Use 2 cups of diced fresh vegetables in place of frozen veggies. Feel free to use the veggies of your choice for more variation. I like broccoli and pearl onions!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Pie Pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Set aside a pie plate.
- Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat. ½ cup unsalted butter
- Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Stir in the flour and cook until golden, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes. ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- Add the cream, thyme, salt, pepper, chicken, vegetables, and parsley. Stir well. ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Place the first pie crust in the bottom of the pie pan. Spoon in the filling and top with the second pie crust. 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- Trim and crimp the edges.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together. Brush the egg wash on top of the pie crust and cut a few slits in the top of the pie. 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Place the pie in the oven and reduce the heat to 375°F.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the crust is golden and crisp.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
- Chicken: Instead of chicken, use an equal amount of shredded or cubed cooked turkey - a delicious way to use Thanksgiving leftovers!
- Veggies: Use 2 cups of diced fresh vegetables in place of frozen veggies. Feel free to use the veggies of your choice for more variation. I like broccoli and pearl onions!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
