Chicken · Medium
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
What you'll need
- 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
Let's cook
- 1Preheat the oven to 400F.
- 2Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 6-7 minutes until softened.
- 3Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk.
- 4Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
- 5Stir in the chicken and peas, season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
- 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.
- 7Cut a few slits in the top crust, brush with egg wash, and bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
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.



