Chicken · Medium
Classic Chicken Pot Pie
This classic chicken pot pie has a flaky crust and a creamy, vegetable-studded chicken filling, a comforting dinner ready in about 55 minutes.
20Prep min
35Cook min
55Total min
What you'll need
- 2.5 cupscooked diced chicken breast
- 1/3 cupbutter
- 1 cupdiced onion and celery
- 1/3 cupflour
- 2 cupschicken broth
- 1/2 cupmilk
- 1.5 cupsfrozen peas and carrots
- 2refrigerated pie crusts
- to taste salt and black pepper
Let's cook
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- 2Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 3Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 4Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, then simmer, stirring, until thickened.
- 5Stir in the chicken, peas, and carrots, then season with salt and pepper.
- 6Line a pie dish with one crust, pour in the filling, and top with the second crust, sealing and crimping the edges and cutting a few vents.
- 7Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Make it yours
- Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- Make individual pot pies in ramekins.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the filling.
Good with
- A simple green salad
- Steamed green beans
- Cranberry sauce for a holiday twist
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes, assemble the pie, cover, and refrigerate up to a day ahead, then bake when ready, adding a few extra minutes if going in cold.
Can I freeze chicken pot pie?
Yes, assemble but don't bake, then wrap tightly and freeze; bake from frozen at 375°F for about 60-70 minutes, covering the edges with foil if browning too quickly.



