This is the one! The only recipe for Chicken Pot Pie that you will ever need! I’ve made chicken pot pie using a shortcut before, and it’s delicious. That recipe uses puff pastry, but it’s not quite right if you’re looking for an old-fashioned pot pie with a real pie crust. So I played with the recipe, made it even better, and baked the chicken pot pie filling using a double all-butter pie crust. It is absolutely amazing! I served this to 5 people who all raved about it. You’ll make this hearty, homey dish once, and your family will be begging you to make it again and again. Looking for other recipes that your family will love? Try Chicken a la King, Chicken and Dumplings, Cottage Pie made with ground beef, or my special Meatloaf recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In Chicken Pot Pie
Here’s what you need to make this homestyle dinner: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Butter: Start the party with a good amount of butter. This helps us saute the vegetables and create the base for the savory pot pie gravy. Veggies: Fresh onion, carrot, mushrooms, and garlic pair with frozen peas and carrots to give this pot pie a great variety of colors and flavors. Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and dried thyme give this pie the perfect homemade flavor. Flour: The sauce is thickened very simply with a bit of all-purpose flour. Chicken Broth and Milk – These two liquids create a slightly creamy and very flavorful sauce. Shredded Chicken – You’ll need about 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken. Make it yourself, or pick up a rotisserie chicken to make things easy. Pie Crust Dough- You need a recipe for a double pie crust, or purchased pie crust that is enough to make a 9-inch double crust pie. Egg Wash – To make the pie crust pretty and browned, brush it with a whisked egg mixed with a bit of water.
How To Make a Classic Chicken Pot Pie
Recipe Tips
Prepare the Chicken Ahead of Time. To save time, I like to prep shredded chicken on the weekend to use in recipes during the week. You can boil chicken breasts, or make shredded chicken in the Crockpot or Instant Pot. A cooked rotisserie chicken can also be shredded and used in this recipe. If you’re making my all-butter pie crust or a different homemade crust recipe, you should leave out any sugar called for in the ingredients. A sweet crust won’t be quite right with the savory filling. It’s helpful to let the pot pie rest for about 20 minutes prior to serving it. If you cut into the pie too soon, the filling will be too runny and it will be difficult to get clean slices.
Storing Tips
Store leftover chicken pot pie wrapped with plastic wrap or in an airtight container, in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or in a 350°F oven.
What To Serve With Chicken Pot Pie
This is actually one of those meals that do not require side dishes. Pot pie has starch, protein, and veggies all in one pan! That said, I do enjoy serving a salad or another veggie along with this meal. Try some of these easy sides:
Tossed Green Salad Caesar Salad Blanched Broccoli Blanched Green Beans Boursin Mashed Potatoes Roasted Broccolini
Love the flavor of chicken pot pie, but looking for an easier way to get it? I have you covered with my Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe! This chicken pot pie is a thing of beauty! Your family might not believe that you made this all from scratch, but they will be very grateful that you did. Be sure to Pin the recipe so you can make it again soon. © Little Sunny Kitchen
