Chicken · Easy

Chicken Pot Pie

Creamy chicken and vegetable filling beneath a flaky golden crust.

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⏱ 70 min🍽 8 servings🔥 520 cal
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Chicken Pot Pie

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 pie crusts
  • salt, pepper and thyme

Instructions

Follow each step in order. The directions below are written so a beginner can understand what to do, what to look for, and when to move on to the next step.

  1. Step 1.Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Step 2.Cook onion, celery and carrots in butter until tender.
  3. Step 3.Stir in flour and cook for one minute.
  4. Step 4.Whisk in broth and milk until the sauce thickens.
  5. Step 5.Fold in chicken, peas and seasoning.
  6. Step 6.Line a pie dish with one crust and add the cooled filling.
  7. Step 7.Cover with the second crust, seal the edge and cut vents.
  8. Step 8.Bake until deeply golden and bubbling, then rest before slicing.

HELPFUL NOTES

Tips, Substitutions & Storage

Extra guidance to help you get a reliable result, avoid common problems, and know what to do with leftovers.

✓ Recipe Tips

  • Measure and prepare every ingredient before heating the pan.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning near the end of cooking.
  • Let the finished dish rest briefly before serving.

! Common Mistakes

  • Rushing the browning or simmering stage.
  • Overcrowding the pan or pot.
  • Skipping the final seasoning check.

↔ Substitutions

  • Use an equivalent stock when the listed stock is unavailable.
  • Use a similar fresh herb if the listed herb is unavailable.
  • Choose a comparable cut or seafood of the same cooking time.

⌂ Storage & Reheating

  • Cool leftovers within two hours and refrigerate in an airtight container.
  • Reheat gently until piping hot throughout.
  • Freeze only fully cooled portions in freezer-safe containers.