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This chicken pot pie is truly the BEST ever! A creamy, savory filling is packed with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a curated blend of spices. The flaky, buttery crust makes this chicken pot pie irresistible, comforting, and a family-favorite!
đ What Makes This Recipe So Good
- Itâs a comforting classic with a few secret twists! Nothing screams cozy-night-in more than a warm slice of this best ever chicken pot pie. Once the weather dips below 60° Fahrenheit, I make this recipe almost weekly and everyone just gobbles it up!
- Itâs surprisingly easy to make! With the help of a pre-made pie crust, all you have left to do is assemble the filling. Even beginners have the ability to master this classic recipe in no time!
- It serves quite a few, making it the perfect meal for family, friends, or a holiday party! Though in case of leftovers, while highly unlikely, they hold up super well in an airtight container in the fridge.
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đŠđźâđł Chefâs Tips
- If you have any leftover chicken on-hand, use it in this recipe! I love roasting an entire chicken early in the week to enjoy in a variety of recipes throughout the week. Once roasted, I set aside chopped breast meat for this pot pie and save the carcass for homemade stock!
- Feel free to customize this recipe however youâd like! If youâve got leftover turkey, use that. Meatless Monday? Avoid the meat altogether and just add more veggies to make up for the lost volume.
- This chicken pot pie is freezer-friendly. If youâd like, prep the pie ahead of time, then before baking cover it with foil then freeze for up to two months. Once ready to eat, remove from the freezer and defrost completely before following baking instructions per the recipe below.
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5 from 18 votes
The BEST Chicken Pot Pie
Prep:15 minutes minutes
Cook:45 minutes minutes
Total:1 hour hour
This chicken pot pie is truly the BEST ever! A creamy, savory filling is packed with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a curated blend of spices. The flaky, buttery crust makes this chicken pot pie irresistible, comforting, and a family-favorite!
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8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth or stock see Notes
- 2 small red potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 cups chopped roasted chicken
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ½ cup milk or half and half
- 1 tablespoon dried sage not ground, see Notes
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 9-inch round ready-to-bake pie crusts store-bought or homemade
Equipment
Large saucepan
Small saucepan
Pie pan
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
In a large saucepan place the broth, celery, potatoes, carrots, onions, and peas.Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add chicken, simmer 10 more minutes. Take out pie crusts from the fridge and roll out one to fit in the bottom of your pie pan.
Melt butter in a small saucepan.Stir in the flour and cook until itâs a delicious, golden roux. Allow it to boil for a few seconds, then add the milk, nutmeg, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.Simmer for a few minutes, stirring constantly until a paste forms. Pour into other saucepan and stir well.
Pour mixture into the prepared pie pan. Unroll the top crust and place over the mixture. Fold the top crust behind the top of the bottom crust and press gently. Then press edges down with the tines of a fork to seal.Cut vents or shapes near the center of the pie with a knife or use a fork to make holes.
Place on middle rack of oven.Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
Notes
- Homemade Chicken Stock: Throw a chicken carcass into a big pot. Quarter an onion (leave the skins on) and slice a head of garlic crosswise and throw those in, too. Cover with water and throw in a carrot and stalk of celery (washed but with tops) if youâve got them. Half a lemon and throw that in as well, if youâve got it. Add a tablespoon of peppercorns and a tablespoon of salt to start. Turn heat to high and once it boils, turn to a low simmer for a couple hours. Strain and keep in the fridge for a week, or freeze in gallon freezer bags.
- Sage: Be sure youâre using dried sage, not ground sage! Ground sage is incredibly strong and 1 tablespoon of it will absolutely overpower the rest of the dish (and may even make your filling turn green). You need dried sage for this recipe!
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1serving, Calories: 430cal, Protein: 10g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 601mg, Potassium: 420mg, Total Carbs: 44g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Net Carbs: 42g, Vitamin A: 1624IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 53mg, Iron: 3mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
Š Author: Cheryl Malik
Meet Cheryl Malik
In addition to being a certified health coach, certified yoga instructor, and mom of 3, Cheryl is also the recipe developer, editor-in-chief, food photographer, and passionate foodie behind 40 Aprons. Having spent the last 10+ years as a food blogger, she's become known for her flavorful recipes, detailed instructions, gorgeous photography, and down-to-earth approach to food and cooking in general.
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- Bigmamajean says
I had never made a pot pie before. This was delicious. I used pre-made pie crust and whole thing turned out perfect.
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- Megan | 40 Aprons Team says
Iâm thrilled you enjoyed it so much, and thank you for trusting us with your first attempt! Hereâs to many more pot pies in your future!
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- Lynda Lane says
Familyâs new favorite recipe! Delicious!
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- Jessica | 40 Aprons Team says
Yay! So glad to hear the whole family loves it! đ
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- Charlene says
The only change I made is I sautĂŠed my onions first. Definitely a keeper!
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- Jessica | 40 Aprons Team says
Yum! Thanks for sharing, Charlene. Weâre so glad you loved it! đ
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