When I think of the term comfort food, images of warm houses and loving families spring to mind before food does. I guess for me, comfort food is a feeling more than a type of dish. It is food that warms you to your core and makes you feel taken care of. This Chicken Pot Pie is at the top of my comfort food list. The crust on this pie is perfectly flakey with the best taste. The filling is made with simple ingredients, but is so rich, creamy and deep in flavor that you will want to eat it straight from the pan. This is a recipe to make for someone who needs a little extra love. Or it is a recipe to remind those around you just how much they mean to you.
How to Make Chicken Pot Pie
Homemade vs. Store Bought Pie Crust
I will always vote for my homemade pie crust over store bought. I personally like the taste and texture much more. You can find a full tutorial for how to make this fool proof pie crust recipe. It truly works every time. If you opt to make a homemade crust, I suggest making the crust the day before you want to make and serve this homemade chicken pot pie. I am, of course, an advocate for doing what works best for you in your kitchen. If that means making this recipe with store bought crust, go for it! Follow the recipe exactly as written using a pre made crust.
Using Raw Chicken
A lot of pot pie recipes call for cooked chicken breast. I can totally appreciate that, it takes a step out of the recipe. That being said, I love that we are starting with raw chicken breasts in this recipe. It means that you don’t have to figure out how to get that chicken cooked. You can just roll with the recipe. If you are someone who happens to always have cooked chicken on hand, I would suggest letting the sauce simmer for 10 minutes and then adding the cooked chicken with the frozen peas.
What to Serve with Chicken Pot Pie
With it’s creamy vegetable and meat filling and amazing crust, this easy chicken pot pie is a meal all on it’s own. That being said, if you are entertaining and want to round out your table, I would suggest adding in a salad.
Easy Arugula SaladCaesar SaladKale Salad
All of these recipes will come together quickly and could be made while the pie is baking.
Reheating Chicken Pot Pie
This old fashioned chicken pot pie will reheat very well. Cover it with aluminum foil and bake it at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the inside reaches 165 degrees with an instant read thermometer.
Freezing Chicken Pot Pie
If you would like to freeze this pie, it is better to freeze it before baking. If you make this Chicken Pot Pie recipe, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
