Chicken Pot Pie
This recipe for homemade chicken pot pie is an absolute treasure in our house! I first shared it on the blog back in 2013, but it was in desperate need of a makeover, so I’m excited to re-share it with you all again today! I fear it’s one of those recipes the world forgot, and it deserves a place in the limelight!
I found the original recipe several years ago on all recipes, and have made some updates to it over time to make it really fantastic. Chicken Pot Pie is a true classic that tastes best on those cold days where you just need something warm and comforting!
How to make crust for chicken pot pie:
How to make homemade chicken pot pie:
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to a saucepan. Add enough water to the pot to cover the chicken, then bring it to a boil and cook until the chicken is just barely cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate and reserve about 1 3/4 cups of the water from the pan, before discarding the rest.
In another saucepan, cook the onions and celery in butter. Add the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, bouillon paste, and celery seed. Stir in the reserved water from the pot, and milk. Simmer the mixture until it thickens. Chop the chicken and add it with the frozen vegetables to the hot mixture.
Cook until the veggies are warmed. Taste the mixture and add more seasonings or chicken bouillon, if needed. Pour the mixture into your prepared pie crust and cover with the top crust. Prick a few holes in the crust and bake the pie for 30-35 minutes.
Can I make chicken pot pie ahead of time, or can I freeze chicken pot pie?
The filling for chicken pot pie can be made 1 day in advance; cover and chill in the refrigerator. Fill your crust and bake the next day, as directed.
The unbaked OR baked pot pie freezes well for up to 2-3 months. Allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then bake as directed, or bake to warm through.
Leftover Chicken Pot Pie will last in the fridge for up to 5 days, stored in an airtight container.
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Chicken Pot Pie
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup celery , sliced
- 1/3 cup onion , chopped
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Better than bouillon base, chicken , or more to taste (or substitute 1 bouillon cube)
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces frozen veggies (mix of carrots, peas, green beans, and corn)
- 2 9 inch unbaked pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to a large saucepan and cover it with water.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 6-10 minutes or until the chicken is just barely cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate, reserve about 1 3/4 cups of the water in a measuring cup, and discard the rest.
- Add onions, celery and butter to the saucepan and cook for a few minutes, until soft and translucent. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, bullion paste and celery seed.
- Slowly stir in the reserved water and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick.
- Chop the chicken and add it to the pot along with the frozen vegetables. Taste and season with more salt, pepper, bullion or garlic powder if needed.
- Pour mixture into bottom pie crust. Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut away excess dough. Make a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 30- 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. If you find the pie crust is browning too quickly, cover it with tinfoil.
- Cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow it to set up.
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Have you tried this recipe?!
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*I originally shared this post in October 2013. Updated October 2018.
Shari says
I only had 2% milk so I added 1/4 of a block of cream cheese that I warmed in microwave and on my goodness it was delicious!! (Not as healthy but it was worth it) I used a store bought crust and next time I will make my own. It browned so quickly and then the bottom was undercooked. Thinking the crust should have baked it a little before filling it?
Doris R says
I followed the recipe exactly and it was absolutely delicious. It is definitely a keeper!
Amanda Wright says
Delicious! My whole family loved it, even though it had peas, carrots, and green beans in it. My husband had thirds, lol! I made it with homemade piecrust and I think that makes a huge difference.
ari says
Made as directed. I used my own home made crust. It turned out perfectly and disappeared quickly at dinner time. My little one didn’t pick. My oldest daughter ate carbs! My son ate his veg without complaint. My hubby ate a good third by himself and looked rather wistful when it was all gone. This recipe is a keeper.