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The Best Classic Chicken Pot Pie Recipe – Homemade chicken pot pie with flaky pie crust and creamy chicken pot pie filling. Classic comfort food!

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This chicken pot pie recipe is loaded with flavor. It’s got flaky pie crust and a buttery creamy chicken pot pie filling with chicken breast, a mix of fresh and frozen vegetables, and a mix of dried and fresh herbs.

I initially wanted to make an easy chicken pot pie. So, I started out using refrigerated pie dough, all frozen vegetables, and all dried herbs. That was easy, but it really needed some bright fresh flavors.

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So, instead of making the easiest recipe, I decided to make the BEST chicken pot pie recipe.

Using fresh vegetables and some fresh herbs in the filling gives this pot pie so much flavor that it’s ok to take a short-cut with the crust and use a pre-made refrigerated pie crust.

Of course, if you have the time to make your own homemade pie crust, that would be amazing too.

How to make chicken pot pie:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet.
  • Add chicken, carrots, celery, and onion.
  • Add salt, garlic powder, dried thyme, and pepper.

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  • Cook for 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in flour.

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  • Stir in cream until smooth.

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  • Stir in chicken broth until smooth.
  • Cook until bubbling and thick.
  • Add peas and parsley to the filling.

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  • Cool.
  • Fit the bottom pie crust into a pie plate.
  • Spoon the creamy filling into the bottom crust.

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  • Place the top crust over the filling.
  • Seal the edges of the crust and cut slits in the top crust.
  • Place the pie on a baking sheet (I line mine with aluminum foil in case the filling bubbles over).

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  • Bake.
  • Cool before slicing.

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The Best Classic Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

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The Best Classic Chicken Pot Pie Recipe - Homemade chicken pot pie with flaky pie crust and creamy chicken pot pie filling. Classic comfort food!

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Cool time - Minimum 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

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Servings 8 slices

Calories 419 kcal

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast -cut into small bite size pieces
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 (1 top and 1 bottom) unbaked pie crusts (could use pre-made refrigerated - 1 box)

Instructions

  • Make sure there is an oven rack on the bottom rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  • Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, salt, garlic powder, thyme leaves, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, stirring often.

  • Add the flour. Stir well, until no dry flour remains. Slowly stir in the cream, then the chicken broth. Cook until bubbling and thick, stirring often, 3-4 minutes.

  • Remove from the heat. Stir in the peas and flat leaf parsley. Let this cool for 15-30 minutes before filling the pie.*

  • Fit one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Spoon the cooled filling into the pie crust. Top with the second pie crust. Seal the edges of the pie crust together. Cut 3-4 slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

  • Place the filled pie plate on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven.

  • Cool for 15-30 minutes before slicing and serving.**

Notes

*Pouring hot filling into the unbaked pie crust will make the crust soggy. You could make the filling up to 3 days ahead of time and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

**The longer the pot pie can cool before slicing, the thicker/less runny the filling will be.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8th of the recipe | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3265IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Keyword best chicken pot pie, chicken pot pie recipe, homemade chicken pot pie

Cuisine American

Author Amanda Finks

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FAQs

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.

Is a chicken pot pie healthy or unhealthy? ›

Traditional chicken pot pies have a reputation for being rich in calories, saturated fats, and sodium, making them a questionable choice for those seeking a balanced diet.

How to keep the bottom crust of a chicken pot pie from getting soggy? ›

Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White

During that time, the egg cooks into a glossy layer that will later prevent the filling from seeping into the crust and making it soggy.

Should you Prebake bottom pie crust? ›

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.

Can diabetics eat pot pies? ›

Sink your teeth into a hearty chicken pie. This healthy pie recipe is so easy to make and takes just 35 minutes. High in fibre, diabetes-friendly and so delicious, this will quickly become a family favourite.

What are the disadvantages of chicken pie? ›

Sadly, they're not great as a regular part of your diet. An average individual meat pie provides around 450kcal, but the biggest problem is the 12g of saturated fat inside it – that's more than half the daily guideline. If you have buttery mashed potato or chips on the side, the fat content of your meal is even higher.

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 in the chicken pot pie from Cracker Barrel? ›

Our new recipe for a fresh-baked comfort food favorite, with slow-simmered chicken, peas, carrots, celery, potatoes, and onions in a creamy sauce topped with flaky pastry crust. Comes with your choice of hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.

What ethnicity is chicken pot pie? ›

Chicken pot pie is an all-American comfort food. The most iconic version of it originated in Lancaster, in Pennsylvania Dutch country, but was brought to the United States by European settlers and had its roots in English dishes made from leftovers.

Is KFC chicken pot pie healthy? ›

No, with 32 grams of carbohydrates per serving, the KFC Chicken Pot Pie might not be suitable for those on a strict low-carb diet.

Did KFC discontinue the chicken pot pie? ›

While the chainwide introduction was timed to coincide with the beginning of cold winter evenings, the product will remain a permanent, year-round menu item, the KFC spokeswoman said. "It's a good fit for KFC because we're known for comfort foods, and we can use our rotisserie gold chicken in the pies," she added.

What happens to KFC leftovers? ›

Local KFC restaurants team up with a nonprofit partner in their community to safely donate unsold, surplus food from their restaurant to help feed those in need in their communities. Team members work together to bag and freeze the food, giving back to their community.

Do pot pies have a bottom? ›

Some pot pie makers choose to ditch the bottom crust and only use a top crust (or a non-crust topping like biscuits). But for a classic pot pie, both a top and bottom crust need to be present.

Do meat pies have a bottom crust? ›

Roll out 2 pie crusts. One should be slightly larger than the other, this will be your bottom crust. Meat Filling: Heat the oil in a large pot.

Does KFC pot pie have bottom crust? ›

The KFC chicken pot pie does NOT have a bottom crust. If you want a bottom crust on your pie, you could certainly use refrigerated pie crust. As for the top crust, we taste tested the original pot pie. We felt like using a puff pastry crust would replicate that flaky texture without needing to make homemade pie dough.

Does a pie need pastry on the bottom? ›

The term Pie is used loosely, 'Custard Pie' is custard with a pastry base, sides and no lid. Some eateries advertise pie, but it is a bowl of filling with just a lid. A Pie has pastry base, sides and most importantly - a lid. Without a lid it is a 'Flan' or a 'Tart' depending on the content being savoury or sweet.

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