My Favorite Chicken Pot Pie
My Favorite Chicken Pot Pie will soon become your favorite, as well. Pure, delicious comfort food that is exactly what pot pie should taste like!
I can’t even believe I have never shared this recipe with you all. We love a good old-fashioned comfort meal during these brutally cold months and this definitely fits the bill. This is one of our all-time favorite Sunday dinners and one that I love to make for guests or to bring to people who have had a new baby or are recovering from surgery. It freezes well, so it’s great for that! In fact, there was a period of time where I made this so many times that my hubby actually had to ask for a breather from it for a while. We like variety in our house and we rarely, sometimes much to Mr. Wishes’ dismay, eat the same meal twice. I have to REALLY love something to make it repeatedly. Not that you care, but in case you do, I will tell you the five dinners I make the most at home (not all of them are on the blog yet – I’m holding out on you). Oh, now my secret is out. This chicken pot pie is obviously on the list but here at the other four:
Pasta with Homemade Vodka Sauce
Chicken and Dumplings
Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas (my hubby begs for these!)
Other than the chicken pot pie and the remaining 4 on the list, 90% of the time I’m making brand new dishes each night. If I didn’t do that, I would never have anything new to share with you and that would just be sad. I hope you try this chicken pot pie. You will be thanking yourself…..and me…..and the Pioneer Woman for the wonderful recipe idea that I just changed up a little bit. I like using extra thyme and a double pie crust as I feel it creates a better ratio of crust to filling. You can even use leftover turkey in this. Enjoy!
- 2 whole Unbaked Pie Crusts (homemade or store bought)
- ½ stick butter
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- ½ cup finely diced carrot
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, diced or shredded
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 to 3 cup chicken stock (more if needed!)
- splash of white wine (optional)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Fresh or dried thyme, chopped (to taste - I use a good amount, about two tablespoons)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Melt butter in a skillet or dutch oven. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until translucent (a couple of minutes.)
- Add chicken or turkey and stir. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir. Cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in chicken stock, stirring constantly. Splash in wine (you can leave this out if you’d like.) Pour in heavy cream.
- Bring to a slow boil and allow mixture to cook and thicken for a few minutes. Once it starts to thicken add the thyme, salt and pepper to taste (do not under season).
- Do one final taste at the end and add anything it may need.
- Roll out pie crusts (if making homemade) on a floured surface and press one pie crust into the bottom of the deep pie pan or baking dish.
- Pour the filling on top of the pie crust. Lay the other pie crust over the top of the filling. Press against the sides of the casserole dish or pie pan.
- Use a knife to cut little vents here and there in the surface of the dough.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Check at 30 minutes to prevent burning of the crust. If the crust is getting too brown around the edges before it's done, cover loosely with foil.
- Let cool 5-8 minutes before cutting into as this will help the filling to thicken.
- Serve with a large spoon.
- This freezes well.
Recipe source: adapted from thepioneerwoman.com
Loving your warm and cozy chicken pot pie. This is one of my family favourite meals when it is cool outside.
Chicken Pot Pie is such amazing comfort food! Sounds delicious!!
Dear Ashley, I love pot pies. They are the best kind of winter comfort food. Looks delish. xo, Catherine
This looks like comfort food at its tastiest.
You’re right…this is a great comforting dish to share with someone in need! Sharing!
Always love a good chicken pie. Your version looks great!
I don’t make pot pies nearly enough. Yours looks fabulous!
gahhhh complete comfort food! this pot pie looks DELISH!
This is comfort food at its best! I love chicken pot pie!
i’ll take two.
haha
Looks delish. I make mine in the same dish, but have never made a double crust version. I usually just put the top crust on too if the chicken mixture and then slice and bake the other crust on a cookie sheet. That way there is extra crispy crunchy crust to serve alongside for everyone.
That’s a great idea, Lisa!
Oh my gosh – chicken pot pie is just so heartwarming! It’s something I’ve always wanted to make but never have. Good hearty homemade food like this is the best medicine for this non-stop cold we’re having!
I haven’t had chicken pot pie in soooo long! This look delicious!
Wow! Your chicken pot pie looks incredibly tasty, Ashley! I haven’t had chicken pot pie in a long time. This needs to change because it’s such good comfort food. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
You just made me incredibly hungry – I adore Chicken Pot Pie!
Ashley – thank you for this! My daughter is always asking me to make chicken pot pie – and Iam not really good at it – so this is perfect!
I love how pot pies mate so cozy-feeling! Yours looks delicious!
Oops meant to say *makes you feel so cozy.. Haha spell checker problem!
This pot pie looks like a delicious homely dish 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I sure will let you know: with pics and everything – I’m kinda eager to get started already. Cant wait to try it.Thanks for answering.
Sounds wonderful!! I’ll have to try this on weight watchers :). I love spaghetti squash so I usually poke a hole in it and cook it in the microwave about ten minutes. That gets it half way done. Then I finish by roasting it cut side down in the oven because it has better flavor!!
Does this freeze well prebaked?
Yes it does!! Thank you