This homemade Chicken Pot Pie recipe could be the king of all comfort foods! It is easy to make, freezer friendly, and a meal the whole family is excited about! To take this recipe to the next level, try using my homemade pie crust!
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 it to a simmer and cook until it's just barely cooked through then 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 cooked chicken and add it to the pot along with the frozen vegetables. Taste and season with more salt, pepper, bouillon or garlic powder if needed. Allow mixture to cool (so that's it's not hot when poured into the pie crust).
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.
Make egg wash by whisking 1 egg with 1 tablespoon milk and lightly brush over the top pie crust before baking.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. If you find the pie crust is browning too quickly, cover it with foil. Cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow it to set up.
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Make Ahead Instructions: 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. Leftover chicken pot pie will last in the fridge for up to 5 days, stored in an airtight container.Freezing Instructions: 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 until its warm throughout.Recipe adapted from All Recipes