Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

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An Old Fashioned chicken pot pie recipe that's filled with hearty vegetables and chicken in a creamy sauce that comes together quickly using pre-made pie crusts.  

I used to be afraid of making an old fashioned homemade pot pie.  It looked so complicated and the idea of making a crust from scratch was too much.

However, after my daughter kept requesting chicken pot pie as her dinner of choice, I decided I needed to tackle this comfort food and add it to my already favorite Crustless Chicken Pot Pie.

I'm going to show you how easy this recipe is to make.  I use store-bought crusts, but if you want to make your own try this easy and delicious recipe for Homemade Pie Crust.

Watch the video or keep reading for step by step instructions on how to make an easy homemade chicken pot pie with pie crusts! 

You can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken to create this healthy chicken pot pie recipe.  It would also be great to use leftover turkey after the holidays to make a healthy turkey pot pie.

 

 

How To Make an Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie:

1. Over medium-high heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour.
2. Slowly whisk the chicken broth into the flour mixture a little at a time, whisking the whole time, making a roux.
3. Bring mixture to a simmer and slowly whisk milk into the roux. Stir in spices.
4. Add mixed vegetables and chicken.
5. Pour mixture into the pie crust that is in the baking dish, top with second pie crust, pinching edges to seal.
6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

In order for the inside mixture of the pot pie to be creamy and firm, you will need to make a roux. 

Pro Tip: A roux is simply a mixture of fat and flour that thickens sauces. 

The roux will help the pot pie to stay inside the crust and not be runny as soon as the pie is cut.

HOW DO YOU MAKE A ROUX?

Start by melting the butter (don't have the pan too hot or you can burn the butter).  Then, whisk in the flour.

Your mixture will be very thick - not to worry - you'll be adding broth.

Kitchen Tip: Don't add all the broth at once, slowly add it to the flour and butter mixture, whisking and bringing the temperature of the mixture back to a simmer before adding more broth.  

After the broth is added and simmering it's time to add the milk.  You can use any kind of milk you have in the house (1%, 2%, heavy cream or half and half).

The same rules apply here.  Slowly whisk in the milk allowing the temperature to come back to a simmer before adding more.  When you're done adding the milk the mixture should be very creamy and not runny.

If your mixture is not as thick as you'd like, continue to simmer for 5-10 minutes to let the flour fully thicken.  If that doesn't work you use other thickeners to help.

WHAT DO I DO IF THE SAUCE IS TOO RUNNY?

My quick fix to thicken sauces is to use potato flakes.  They thicken quickly and add a nice flavor.  

You can also make a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1-2 tbsp. cornstarch with 1-2 tbsp. of water until you have a runny mixture.  Whisk the slurry into the roux, bring to a boil & your sauce should start to thicken. 

Once your sauce is thickened, add salt, pepper, and celery seed.

PRO TIP: If you don't have celery seed simply skip it, but it does add a nice flavor to this easy chicken pot pie recipe.

Next up is the mixed vegetables and diced chicken. Add both ingredients to the sauce and stir until mixed together. 

DO I USE FRESH, FROZEN, OR CANNED VEGGIES?

You can use fresh, frozen or canned, which is one reason I love this chicken pot pie recipe. I typically use frozen veggies in my healthy chicken pot pie recipe because there is no need to chop or defrost. 

However, if you have fresh vegetables in your fridge that are on the edge of going bad, this is the perfect time to use them in a recipe!

PRO TIP: If using fresh veggies, either chop them very small or give them a quick steam to soften them up.

 

Add the vegetable & chicken mixture to your premade pie crust. 

Kitchen Tip: If you are using the roll out pie crust variety, let the crust sit out for a little while to warm up before unrolling or it will tear.  

 

Place the top crust over the veggie & chicken mixture. 

Pinch the edges together and seal up any tears in the top of the crust. Remember - it doesn't have to be pretty to taste amazing at the end!

 

You can make fancy designs with a knife on the top crust at this time if you're creative like that. Your family will be super impressed 🙂

HOW DO I MAKE MY PIE CRUST SHINY?

If you want that shiny crust look when the chicken pot pie with pie crusts comes out of the oven, use a kitchen brush to brush milk over the top of the crust before baking.

 

Bake for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

How to FREEZE a Chicken POT PIE?

Yes! If you are taking the pot pie to an event or preparing a frozen meal for later use, this recipe can become a refrigerated pie or frozen chicken pot pie. You will need to refrigerate or freeze before baking. 

If refrigerating, simply wrap the pie in plastic wrap OR tin foil and place on a shelf in your fridge. 

If freezing, wrap the entire pie in plastic wrap AND tin foil and place in the freezer. 

 

While this is my daughter's hands down new favorite dinner, it's working its way to the top of my list too. I'm pretty sure if you give it a try, you'll agree!

If you have a family that loves delicious chicken dishes as much as mine, check out my Instant Pot Chicken Stew, Chicken A La King, and Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta. 

If you enjoyed the recipe make sure to leave a comment and a star rating below!  Then follow me on social media and tag #createkidsclub if you make the recipe.  I love seeing what you come up with! 

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