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Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Ultimate Chicken Pot Pie Recipe: Comfort in Every Bite

This Chicken Pot Pie Recipe is a comforting classic that combines savory chicken and vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can replace with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use very cold for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Optional.
  • 6 tablespoons Ice Water Use cold.
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken Can substitute with leftover roasted chicken.
  • 1 cup Carrots Diced.
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter For filling.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced.
  • 1 cup Celery Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour For thickening.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Or dried.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Or heavy cream.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Pie Plate
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Pie Crust
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt until well combined. Cut in 1 cup of very cold, unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough begins to come together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat Oven
  1. While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Roll Out Dough
  1. Once the dough is chilled, remove one disk from the refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to fit your 9-inch pie plate with a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Transfer the rolled dough to the pie plate and place it back in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
Cook Vegetables
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and add 1 cup each of diced carrots, frozen corn, and frozen peas. Cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, drain the vegetables and set aside.
Make Filling
  1. In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1 cup of diced celery, cooking until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute. Whisk in 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, cooking briefly before gradually adding 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of whole milk. Bring to a simmer until thickened.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Remove the skillet from heat and fold in 2 cups of diced rotisserie chicken and the previously cooked vegetables. Stir until combined. Allow to cool for a few minutes before assembling the pie.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust, leveling it with a spatula. Roll out the second disk of crust and lay it over the filling. Trim and seal the edges, then cut a few slits in the top crust for steam to escape, brushing the surface with a beaten egg.
Bake the Pot Pie
  1. Place the assembled Chicken Pot Pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Cool and Serve
  1. Once baked, let the Chicken Pot Pie cool for about 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always use cold ingredients for the crust to ensure flakiness. Adjust seasoning as needed before baking.

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