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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

 Updated: March 24, 2017    Lisa Leake    218 Comments

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Okay, I am not gonna lie – this is not your super quick weeknight kind of recipe. BUT if you were to chop all the veggies, cook and shred the chicken, and make the pie crust dough in advance I think it could happen on a busy night. And I don’t have to sell Chicken Pot Pie. We all know How. Incredibly. Delicious it is!

It’s possible though that I do have to talk you out of using convenience ingredients like cans of cream of mushroom soup and packaged pie crust. Trust me, making this dish from scratch in order to avoid highly processed additives like partially hydrogenated oils (i.e. trans fat), artificial dyes, and MSG is so worth it. Not only will it taste amazing, but you’ll feel good about the dish you’re serving your precious family.

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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
4.69 from 35 votes

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken
Dietary Restriction: Peanut/Tree-Nut Free
Category: Freezer Friendly

Active Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings (Adjust to suit): 4 people
Calories: 613 kcal

And I don't have to sell Chicken Pot Pie. We all know How. Incredibly. Delicious it is! ...making this dish from scratch in order to avoid highly processed

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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients

Pie Filling

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup frozen peas, no need to defrost - I used Cascadian Farm brand
  • 3 cups chicken, shredded and cooked
  • 4 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped (leaves only)

Pie Crust

  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour, + 2 tablespoons, and extra for rolling out the dough
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter, unsalted and cold
  • ¼ cup water, plus ice
  • 1 egg, beaten with a splash of water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons of the butter. Once heated add the onion, carrots and celery and sauté until it begins to soften, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, frozen peas, and chicken (I highly recommend the Best Whole Chicken in a Crockpot recipe for this!) and cook for about 2 more minutes.

  3. Sprinkle in the flour and stir just until the flour is almost completely absorbed. You can add a little more butter here if your pan gets too dry.
  4. Add the broth and milk and turn heat to high. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to the consistency of a thin gravy.
  5. Meanwhile, to make the crust pulse together the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the dough blade. Cut the cold (straight from the fridge) butter into tablespoon-sized chunks. Drop them on top of the flour and turn the machine on until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While the machine is still going pour in the ice cold water (cubes removed) until the dough comes together. Roll it out onto a floured surface into a big circle just slightly larger than your round baking dish.
  6. Once the chicken mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in the salt, pepper, and parsley. Pour into a round baking dish and position the dough on top while pinching all along the sides. Brush with the egg and pierce some holes in the top with a fork.
  7. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet (it may spill over) until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Special equipment needed:

  • Round baking dish
  • Baking sheet
  • Food processor

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613 Calories from Fat 405
% Daily Value*
Fat 45g69%
Saturated Fat 25g156%
Cholesterol 169mg56%
Sodium 1659mg72%
Potassium 621mg18%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 9370IU187%
Vitamin C 23.6mg29%
Calcium 165mg17%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jacqueline

    May 29, 2018 at 1:05 am

    One of my most favorite recipes! Delicious!

    Reply
  2. Erin

    January 24, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    Is there any reason the filling can’t be poured right over biscuits vs. baked into a pie? I mean, just in terms of cooking time for the filling. I assume that part is cooked sufficiently in the pot and the baking time is entirely for the crust?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      January 29, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      Sure, that would absolutely work.

      Reply
  3. Tina Rescigno

    December 1, 2017 at 7:14 pm

    Can this be frozen unbaked then baked at a later date?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      December 21, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      We’ve not frozen this unbaked, but yes, I’m sure you can.

      Reply
  4. Stacy

    April 10, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    Every time I make this the dough falls in because it melts from the heat so I don’t get the nice crust on top. What am I doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      May 22, 2017 at 8:55 am

      Hi. Are you fully preheating?

      Reply
  5. Rachel M.

    January 20, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    I just made this in 4 individual bowls. It is super delicious. Even my twelve-year-old son, his favorite food is chicken pot pie loved it!

    Reply
  6. Jess

    January 5, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    Has anyone tried making this with a milk/butter/egg alternative? My youngest has a dairy and egg allergy. Sometimes substitutes work, sometimes they don’t!

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      January 30, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Hi. I’ve made it dairy free successfully but have not left out the egg. Let us know if you experiment.

      Reply
  7. Katie

    October 10, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    Do you freeze first and then bake it?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      November 13, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      Hi. You can do it either way. I prefer to bake and then reheat.

      Reply
  8. Sarah Dickison

    October 10, 2016 at 8:54 am

    This came out amazing ! All 12 of the kids & 4 adults loved it ! Next time I’ll flatten out the dough better. Doubled the chicken and cubed it, left out the celery and made it in my cast iron skillet. (Very pretty too).

    Reply
  9. Lisa Brodie

    September 16, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    what size pan is ideal for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Christi

      November 21, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      It also fits in a 1.5 quart baking dish, if that’s what you have.

      Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      September 21, 2016 at 10:29 am

      Hi. I use a 2qt round.

      Reply
  10. Melissa Madore

    June 5, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Can you freeze this recipe? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      June 10, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Yes! :)

      Reply
  11. plasterers bristol

    May 10, 2016 at 2:20 am

    Yummy this looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing this for us.

    Simon

    Reply
  12. Rachel

    May 3, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    I just made this for dinner tonight! I made it a few months ago, and the past week my 10 yr old has been begging me to make it! She made the crust by herself! This recipe is so yummy, and I love that you can throw just about whatever in it!

    Reply
  13. Lynn

    March 14, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    Would you recommend pastry flour for the crust?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      March 30, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Hi. Sure , pastry flour should work well for a pie crust.

      Reply
  14. Stacy

    February 26, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    I made this and the chicken noodle soup together to save time. I even had enough filling for another smaller pie. It’s the first time I’ve ever made pie crust and it was the best! So easy and fast with food processor. Now I want to make more pies!

    Reply
  15. Heather

    February 15, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    Any way to check calories per serving?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      March 30, 2016 at 8:41 am

      Hi there. We do not provide calorie information but there are lots of online tools that could help you with that. My Fitness Pal is one.

      Reply
  16. Amber

    February 3, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    Followed all steps correctly, and pie crust collapsed and fell apart in the oven.

    Reply
  17. Blythe

    January 31, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    My crust is soooooo gooey! I’ve added more and more flour but it’s still so sticky! I can roll it out but as soon as I try the transfer its in gooey pieces!! What am I doing wrong??

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      February 8, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      Hi. Those cold ingredients are really important as is transferring the crust when it is still cold.

      Reply
  18. Kirra

    January 14, 2016 at 12:58 am

    Since this pie doesn’t have a bottom crust as well, how well does the filling hold while cutting out slices to serve? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      January 19, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      It doesn’t really “slice”. I use a spoon to serve.

      Reply
  19. Carini

    January 13, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    What type of milk can I use instead of cow’s milk?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      January 19, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      Hi. I typically sub with plain almond or coconut milk though I have not done so in this recipe.

      Reply
  20. Jenn

    December 12, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    I’m curious if you know if this recipe will hold up in the freezer prior to baking? I’d love to prep it ahead of time and freeze it as a meal for my sister who just had a baby.

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      December 18, 2015 at 10:32 am

      Hi Jenn. It freezes fine, cooked or uncooked.

      Reply

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