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Published: March 9, 2019 | Last Updated: January 26, 2020 | Author: Lois

The Best Chicken Pot Pie

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.  

Individual Mini Sized Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Do you have a favorite comfort food recipe? For my daughter, Olivia, it would be homemade chicken pot pie.  I started making my own recipe for chicken pot pie when Olivia was a baby. I would make the filling only and put it in a blender to make it safe for her to eat. SHE LOVED IT.

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

I continued making this recipe for homemade chicken pot pie and Olivia continued to love it.  When asked what was the one thing she loved about me for a preschool Mother’s Day program she said my chicken pot pie.

All the other kids were saying how nice or kind or pretty their mom is and Olivia said “My mom makes the best chicken pot pie.”  I still make this recipe and my girl still loves it. 

You can make this chicken pot pie as a large family-style pie or make individual pot pies…which is really how I like to do it. 

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. 

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  • Knorr Chicken Bouillon 
  • Mini Pie Pans

Ingredients: 

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  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup milk or half and half
  • 2 to 3 cups shredded cooked chicken – see note below. 
  • One chicken bouillon cube
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 recipe for a double pie crust

How to Make the Sauce

In a heavy sauce pan, melt the butter and then add the flour. Cook the flour in the butter until golden brown.

Add the flour to the melted butter to make a roux from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Stir the flour and butter together and continue cooking until they are completely combined. Congratulations, you just made a ROUX.

Make the Roux for Chicken Pot Pie from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Stir in the half/half and then the chicken broth.

Add the chicken broth to thicken from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Continue cooking until you have a nice, thick, delicious cream sauce. Season your cream sauce by adding a chicken bouillon cube and salt and pepper.

Cook until sauce thickens for chicken pot pie from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

How to Add the Chicken and Vegetables

Now, add your vegetables and shredded chicken and continue to cook until everything is combined and thickened.  

Add the shredded chicken and mixed frozen vegetables for the chicken pot pie from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

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: 

  • Roll out your pie crust. 
  • Place the mini pie pans on top of the crust and cut out 2 sets of discs…one of 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 degree oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. 

Cut the pie dough to fit your pie plate for chicken pot pie from Walking on Sunshine Recipes 
One individual chicken pot pie ready for dinner!  This is my daughter’s favorite recipe.  

Individual Homemade Chicken Pot Pies from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Tips for Making Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

  • This recipe will make one full size chicken pot pie or four to six mini pot pies. 
  • 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 homemade pie crust and store-bought. 

Type of Chicken to use for this Recipe: 

  • This recipe calls for precooked chicken. 
  • I like to use my easy recipe for shredded chicken when I’m making this recipe for chicken pot pie. 
  • You can also use a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken.

More Easy Dinner Recipes: 

  • Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
  • Chicken Cutlets Italian Style
  • Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

The Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

The Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Yield: 1 full size chicken pot pie or 4 to 6 mini chicken pot pies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

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

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup milk or half and half
  • 2 to 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables
  • One chicken bouillon cube
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 recipe for a double pie crust

Instructions

  1. In a heavy sauce pan, melt the butter and then add the flour. Cook the flour in the butter until golden brown.
  2. Stir in the milk and the chicken broth. Continue cooking until you have a nice, thick, delicious cream sauce.
  3. Add a cube of chicken bouillon and salt and pepper; season to taste.
  4. Add the shredded chicken and frozen mixed vegetables and continue to cook until everything is combined and thickened.
  5. How to Make the Mini Chicken Pot Pies
  6. Roll out your pie crust. 
  7. 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. 
  8. Fit the first set of pie dough discs into bottom of the pie pans. 
  9. Add the chicken pot pie filling into the bottom crust. 
  10. Place the top crust over each of the mini pot pies.
  11. Seal the edges of the crust and cut slits in the top crust.
  12. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. 

Notes

  • This recipe will make one full size chicken pot pie or four to six mini pot pies. 
  • If you are making one whole chicken pot pie, the cooking time should be increased to 30 to 40 minutes.
  • 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 homemade pie crust and store-bought. 

Recommended Products

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  • Norpro Nonstick Mini Pie Pans, Set of 4
    Norpro Nonstick Mini Pie Pans, Set of 4
  • Knorr Cube Bouillon, Chicken, 2.5 Ounce, 6 Cubes
    Knorr Cube Bouillon, Chicken, 2.5 Ounce, 6 Cubes
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 430Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 638mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 21g

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.

© Lois
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dishes

Individual chicken pot pie with homemade pie crust.

Individual chicken pot pie on white plate.

 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 


22 Comments

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Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. Melissa Alleshouse says

    October 6, 2019 at 9:58 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      October 7, 2019 at 9:14 am

      I updated the recipe card with the correct temperature and sent you an email as well Melissa. Hope you received it! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Sharon Fairbanks says

    January 6, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    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

    Reply
  3. Nancy Higgins says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:49 am

    Yours sounds the best. Gonna try it. I am sick of store bought pot pies. Nothing in them.

    Reply
  4. Nancy Higgins says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Yours sounds the best. Gonna try it. I am sick of store bought pot pies. Nothing in them.

    Reply
  5. Nancy Higgins says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:47 am

    Yours sounds the best. Gonna try it. I am sick of store bought pot pies. Nothing in them.

    Reply
  6. Nancy Higgins says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:46 am

    Yours sounds the best. Gonna try it. I am sick of store bought pot pies. Nothing in them.

    Reply
  7. Baked In The South says

    July 6, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    looks delish! I love chicken pot pie!

    Reply
  8. KB says

    November 21, 2011 at 8:07 am

    Looks delish!

    We'd love you to share your recipes with us at

    Simply Delish Saturday

    Reply
  9. Catherine says

    November 19, 2011 at 2:45 am

    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

    Reply
  10. Blondee says

    November 18, 2011 at 3:23 am

    Love, love, love chicken pot pie. I usually make a 9×13 pan of it once a month during the winter months…I think the leftovers are probably better than when it's fresh! 😉

    Reply
  11. Jennifer says

    November 18, 2011 at 1:35 am

    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:)

    Reply
  12. Olga says

    November 17, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    Finaly!!!!!

    Reply
  13. Olga says

    November 17, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    nice update on your page!

    Reply
  14. ArtyMarti says

    November 17, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Yummy and easy. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  15. Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter says

    November 17, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Oh my, that looks mouthwatering and delicious! You keep your hubby well fed…good for you!

    Reply
  16. Julie Harward says

    November 17, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Way to go…it looks beautiful! ;D

    Reply
  17. Chatty Crone says

    November 17, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Your hubby is a lucky man! They look delicious. Sandie

    Reply
  18. Carol says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    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!

    Reply
  19. Debbie says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    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

    Reply
  20. Gareth says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Looks awesome. Gotta try it!

    Reply
  21. Carmen and the Primcats says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Looks delish Lois!

    Carmen and the Primcats

    Reply

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