Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram He owns the hardware and furniture store in the little town where Eric grew up, Sidney Montana. (Where are all my Sidney folks??) He doesn’t do it alone of course; it’s a family business that’s been around 100 years. So I get this text a few weeks ago from Kris, my mother-in-law (who also owns the store) with this picture: “Bumpa keeps bringing in stuff from his house and trying to sell it!” The tag says, “Trunk Cocktail Table, nice trade in.” Trade-in! As if! Kris and the rest of the family always have to keep their eyes open for random junk that Bumpa will try to sell in the store so that they can take it off the shelves before anyone sees it. (The trunk was actually a great idea since they are so trendy right now, it sold in just a couple days.) But one time he tried to sell a shoe horn. Another time he tried to sell an outdoor temperature gauge that had been hanging in his backyard for 40 years. The girls who work the front counter wrapped it up and gave it to him for Christmas. Someday on his tombstone they’ll write, “Paul: Father, Husband, and The Best Darn Salesman in Richland County.” Today I almost dropped my phone directly on top of the pie while holding it with my shoulder, chatting with my sister and trying to take overhead photos. (When am I going to learn that multitasking is not the path to success for me?? It is usually the path to tripping and dropping things.) Store bought crust? Get that outta here. Rotisserie chicken? Come to mama. The thing is, a flaky homemade crust is what really elevates this recipe, making it totally unlike a chicken pot pie from the freezer section at the grocery store. Rotisserie chicken is already just as delicious as chicken you cook yourself, and it makes this recipe a lot more doable for busy people (like us!!) who want a warm, comforting pot pie but don’t want to spend 2 hours making it. I seriously can’t think of anything more comforting than chicken pot pie. It’s my favorite! If you have leftover turkey on Thanksgiving, you could use that instead of the chicken. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Check out my Thanksgiving board on Pinterest if you need more menu ideas.
Use rotisserie chicken. Why cook your own chicken from scratch when rotisserie chicken is often the same price (or even less) per pound of actual meat? (Plus, it saves time. And I am all about saving time whenever possible.) Use half an egg in the crust. Pie crusts don’t always include egg, but it helps keep the crust together; plus, you can use the other half of the egg for brushing on top and creating a gorgeous, picture-perfect golden brown crust. Make an easy homemade sauce. Creating a roux from scratch isn’t actually that hard, and it tastes way better than something from a can. Make your crust from scratch. I know that pie crust can be intimidating, but it is SO worth the effort. Store bought crust has nothin’ on pie crust from scratch. Remember, it doesn’t have to look perfect! It will still taste absolutely incredible.
Easy Broccoli and Bacon Salad « a cool and crunchy salad to go with your hot pot pie. Oven Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter « prep while the pot pie is baking, then pop it in the oven while you set the table. So elegant! Lemon Dijon Green Beans Almondine « you can even make this one ahead of time! Apple Gorgonzola Salad « a super fresh and delicious copycat recipe from Buca di Beppo. Soft and Fluffy Parker House Rolls « another amazing comfort food for your supper table.
Can you freeze chicken pot pie?
Yes, you definitely can. If you want to freeze the finished pot pie, you totally can, just go ahead and wrap it tightly before freezing for up to 3 months. If you’d prefer to assemble it but not bake it until you’re ready to eat it, then you can just follow the instructions through step 19, wrap tightly and freeze. When you want to bake it, you don’t need to defrost it first–just bake straight from frozen, but expect to add 20 minutes or so to the baking time. One Skillet Chicken Pot Pie « this is basically the same filling, but it’s way faster because you only need on skillet and one pie crust. Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Crispy Cheddar Topping « ultimate comfort food. Chicken Parmesan Pot Pie « super easy. Chicken Pot Pie with Chestnut Biscuits from Snixy Kitchen Mushroom Bourguignonne Pot Pie from Oh My Veggies Bubble Up Chicken Pot Pie Casserole from Emily Bites
