Looking for a warm and comforting dinner option tonight? Look no further than my mouthwatering homemade chicken pot pie recipe!
Made with leftover chicken, frozen vegetables and a delicious homemade cream sauce that ties all the ingredients together perfectly.
This classic dish is perfect for using up any leftover chicken you may have in your fridge, and can be easily customized to include your favorite veggies.
Check out my list of other Family Favorite Chicken Recipes for even more dinner ideas.
You won't believe how amazing the homemade cream sauce is in this recipe! Don't even think about using canned cream soup as a substitute.
Trust me, there's no competition here. And when you take a bite of the chicken and creamy sauce combo, you'll be in food heaven!
This recipe uses store-bought pie dough to make things easier, but feel free to try it with your homemade basic pie dough recipe. Either way, it's gonna be delicious!
Looking for more family dinner ideas and recipes? Try my Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, and even my Chicken Cutlets Italian Style. Yum!
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👩🍳Betty Crocker Easy Chicken Pot Pie
This recipe is very similar to the Betty Crocker Easy Chicken Pot Pie recipe; which is made as a large family-style pie.
Making this recipe as individual pot pies makes it fun to be able to dig into your own personal pot pie. It reminds me of the frozen pot pies from my childhood.
Plus, if you have any leftovers, these individual pies make for easy and convenient re-heating later on.
You can even freeze the filling mixture if you're only making a few individual pot pies. The mixture freezes well and has helped me get a quick dinner on the table time and time again when the kids were younger and involved in many after school activities.
📌Quick Tip: This recipe will make one full size chicken pot pie or four to six mini pot pies.
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📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- You can use your own homemade pie crust recipe or you can use store-bought pre-made pie crust. I have made this recipe using both.
- I like to use my easy recipe for shredded chicken when I'm making this recipe, or you can use a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken.
- Instead of using the chicken bouillon cube, you can try a few teaspoons of my Homemade Poultry Seasoning Mix.
- Check out my other recipe for Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits.
- Or you might enjoy this other recipe for Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: In a heavy sauce pan, melt the butter and then add the flour. Cook the flour in the butter until golden brown.
- Step 2: Stir in the half/half and then the chicken broth. Continue cooking until you have a nice, thick, sauce. Season your cream sauce by adding a chicken bouillon cube and salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Now, add the vegetables and shredded chicken and continue to cook until everything is combined and thickened.
How to Make Individual Chicken Pot Pies
Here's where things get fun. You can choose to make one large chicken pot pie or you can make individual mini pot pies, which is how I'm showing you below:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough.
- Place the mini pie pans on top of the crust and cut out 8 sets of discs...one for the bottom crust and one for the top crust.
- Fit the first set of pie dough discs into bottom of the pie pans.
- Add the chicken pot pie filling into the bottom crust.
- Place the top crust over each of the mini pot pies.
- Seal the edges of the crust and cut slits in the top crust.
- Bake in a preheated 375° F oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
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🍽 Make it a Meal
- Chicken pot pies make a great meal all on their own, but are also great served with a salad on the side.
- Try my homemade Italian Salad Dressing recipe!
🍶Storage Tips
- Store any leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat leftovers by placing in a preheated 350°F oven covered with foil. Bake for about 25 minutes or until heated through.
Air-Tight Storage Containers: these air-tight storage containers that help keep food fresh for longer. Use them to store fresh baked goods, cookies, fruit and vegetables, left overs, and more. The silicone lids lock to close to ensure an air tight seal. The stackable, multi-size design makes these containers easy to store. They're perfectly sized for the fridge, freezer, or cupboard.
❄️Freezing Tips
- You can freeze the filling, the whole pie baked or unbaked, or leftovers.
- To freeze the filling, place in an airtight container. The filling will remain fresh for up to 3 months.
- To freeze the pies, wrap them well in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
🔁 Thawing and Reheating Tips
- When you're ready, let the filling to thaw in the refrigerator over night, then continue with the recipe as directed above.
- To defrost frozen pies, place them in the refrigerator overnight and then bake as directed above.
💡Recipe FAQ
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Yes! Adding turkey to this pot pie is a great way to use up leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas!
You can absolutely make a chicken pot pie ahead of time and reheat it later. In fact, many people prefer to make pot pie in advance to save time on busy weeknights or to have leftovers for the following day. To reheat a pot pie, simply place it in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20-30 minutes, or until heated through.
You can try adding a few teaspoons of garlic powder or onion powder to the cream base for a little added spice. Rosemary and Thyme are also good herbs for seasoning a chicken pot pie recipe.
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📇Recipe Card
The Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie is a comfort food for many people and it’s one of my daughter’s favorite recipes. This recipe is easy to make and can be made as a whole pie or individual mini pot pies.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ⅔ cup milk or half and half
- 2 - 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pie crusts
Instructions
- In a heavy sauce pan, melt the butter and then add the flour. Cook the flour in the butter until golden brown.
- Stir in the milk and the chicken broth. Continue cooking until you have a nice, thick, delicious cream sauce.
- Add a cube of chicken bouillon and salt and pepper; season to taste.
- Add the shredded chicken and frozen mixed vegetables and continue to cook until everything is combined and thickened.
- Roll out your pie crust.
- Place the mini pie pans on top of the crust and cut out 2 sets of discs...one set for the bottom crust and one set for the top crust.
- Fit the first set of pie dough discs into bottom of the pie pans.
- Add the chicken pot pie filling into the bottom crust.
- Place the top crust over each of the mini pot pies.
- Seal the edges of the crust and cut slits in the top crust.
- Bake in a preheated 375° F oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 709Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 805mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 39g
The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
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Karen P says
Can’t wait to make these! I want to freeze them so my son can heat them up. So do I cook as directed, then freeze, then re-heat them? At what temperature and for how long? Or assemble then freeze?
Thanks for any tips😀
Lois says
I would make the chicken pot pie filling, assemble the pies in the mini casserole dishes or you could use disposable mini aluminum pie plates and then freeze before baking. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer and bake. It iwll take longer because it is frozen. Thanks for following. Hope your son enjoys the recipe!
Melissa Alleshouse says
Just wondering what temperature you are using when making the individual pot pies? As I have gone over your post and recipe several times and the only information that I can find is the length of time the pies need to be in a pre- heated oven for.
Lois says
I updated the recipe card with the correct temperature and sent you an email as well Melissa. Hope you received it! Thank you!
Sharon Fairbanks says
How can I get your recipes they look like they will be great and do you have any for some one how is trying to watch their weight without dieting just eating healthy
Nancy Higgins says
Yours sounds the best. Gonna try it. I am sick of store bought pot pies. Nothing in them.
Nancy Higgins says
Yours sounds the best. Gonna try it. I am sick of store bought pot pies. Nothing in them.
Nancy Higgins says
Yours sounds the best. Gonna try it. I am sick of store bought pot pies. Nothing in them.
Nancy Higgins says
Yours sounds the best. Gonna try it. I am sick of store bought pot pies. Nothing in them.
Baked In The South says
looks delish! I love chicken pot pie!
KB says
Looks delish!
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Catherine says
Dear Lois, This is something I grew up on. I am thankful that you reminded me I should begin to make this. Your looks so cozy and delicious. Blessings my friend, Catherine xo
Blondee says
Love, love, love chicken pot pie. I usually make a 9x13 pan of it once a month during the winter months...I think the leftovers are probably better than when it's fresh! 😉
Jennifer says
I KNOW my husband would swallow his tongue for this one:) Just wondering - did you just miss your girlie so much while you guys were enjoying her favorite pot pies?!?! How is she doing as a college girl:)
Olga says
Finaly!!!!!
Olga says
nice update on your page!
ArtyMarti says
Yummy and easy. Thanks for sharing.
Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter says
Oh my, that looks mouthwatering and delicious! You keep your hubby well fed...good for you!
Julie Harward says
Way to go...it looks beautiful! ;D
Chatty Crone says
Your hubby is a lucky man! They look delicious. Sandie
Carol says
Love the memories and always wanted the recipe for a good "home made" pot pie.I might try this today! Have a great day Lois!
Debbie says
Good morning! Oh how I LOVE chicken pot pie! LOVE IT! Order it at restaurants ~ Marie Calenders is sooo delicious! This recipe looks wonderful. I will just have to make it. But really I'd like to come over and just eat yours! haha Have a wonderful day! HUGS
Gareth says
Looks awesome. Gotta try it!
Carmen and the Primcats says
Looks delish Lois!
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