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Easy Chicken Pot Pie

This easy chicken pot pie features a creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with a flaky, golden crust. It's the ultimate comfort food, made simpler with a few shortcuts.

20Prep min
35Cook min
55Total min
  • 1/3 cupbutter
  • 1/2 cupyellow onion, diced
  • 1 cupcarrots, diced
  • 1/2 cupcelery, diced
  • 1/3 cupall-purpose flour
  • 2 cupschicken broth
  • 1 cupmilk
  • 3 cupscooked, shredded or diced chicken
  • 1 cupfrozen peas
  • to tastesalt and black pepper
  • 2refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1egg, beaten, for egg wash
  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. 2Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 6-7 minutes until softened.
  3. 3Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk.
  4. 4Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. 5Stir in the chicken and peas, season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
  6. 6Line a 9-inch pie dish with one pie crust, pour in the filling, and top with the second crust, sealing and crimping the edges.
  7. 7Cut a few slits in the top crust, brush with egg wash, and bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. 8Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Make it yours

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Make individual pot pies in ramekins.
  • Add mushrooms or corn for extra flavor and texture.

Good with

  • A simple green salad
  • Steamed green beans
  • Cranberry sauce for a holiday twist

Good questions, answered.

Can I make this ahead and freeze it?

Yes, assemble the pie, wrap tightly, and freeze unbaked for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding extra time.

Can I use puff pastry instead of pie crust?

Yes, puff pastry makes a delicious, flakier topping; just bake until golden and puffed.