Simple Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Simple Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets pie crust

    refrigerated, pre-made

  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion

    diced

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/3 c all purpose flour
  • 1 c chicken broth
  • 1 c half and half

    or whole milk

  • 2.5 c chicken

    precooked, diced into small bite size pieces

  • 3 c mixed vegetables

    frozen

  • 1 egg

    beaten, optional for egg wash on top to brown

Directions

  1. 1

    In a pan on your stovetop, heat the oil and saute onion just until soft, then add garlic and all of the spices and cook 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Next add the flour and mix into ingredients and cook for 2 minutes whilestirring constantly. Pour in the broth and stir until there are no flour lumps (just the onion& garlic bits).

  3. 3

    Next add the milk and stir until well mixed. Add the vegetables and cook fora couple of minutes to break up any lumps of them frozen together, then mix in thechicken and simmer under medium low heat until the sauce has thickened to a thicksauce, it’s about 8 minutes cooking time.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and set filling aside to cool to room temp.In the meantime, spray your pie dish with cooking spray, lay out one of the pie sheetsinto the bottom of your pie dish.

  5. 5

    Preheat the oven to 420F. Once the filling has cooled down pour it into the pie dishand smooth out to make it even. Carefully lay the 2nd pie sheet/dough over the filling.

  6. 6

    Pinch it into the bottom pie dough to seal it together. Brush the pie with the lightly beatenegg. Use a sharp knife to cut an X in the center of the pie to release steam whilst baking.

  7. 7

    Put on a baking tray and bake in the center of oven for 30 minutes or until the pie is niceand golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes beforecutting into. Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Simple Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Simple Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

10 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a classic, comforting meal that comes together with remarkable ease? This Simple Chicken Pot Pie Recipe delivers all the beloved flavors and textures of a homemade favorite, perfect for any night of the week.

This recipe truly shines by leveraging smart shortcuts without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. By starting with pre-cooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, and refrigerated pie crusts, you drastically cut down on prep time. This approach ensures you achieve a deeply satisfying, savory filling and a perfectly golden, flaky crust with minimal effort, making it approachable for even the busiest home cooks.

You can expect a wonderfully hearty and wholesome dish that evokes a sense of nostalgic comfort. Each spoonful offers tender, diced chicken and a colorful medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, creamy, herb-infused sauce. The crowning glory is a beautifully baked, golden-brown pie crust that adds a delightful textural contrast to the luscious filling. It’s the quintessential comfort food experience, ready to warm you from the inside out.

Don't hesitate to make this pot pie your own! You can easily swap the chicken for leftover cooked turkey, or experiment with different frozen vegetable blends like peas and carrots, or even add some diced potatoes. For a slightly less rich filling, the recipe already offers whole milk as an ideal substitute for half and half.

This Simple Chicken Pot Pie is a complete, satisfying meal on its own, making it ideal for cozy family dinners or a comforting gathering with friends. Serve it hot, straight from the oven, to fully appreciate its heartwarming appeal.

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