Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 store-bought pie crusts; 2 cups cooked diced chicken; 2 cups mixed vegetables; 1 3/4 cup chicken broth; 2/3 cup milk; 1/3 cup butter; 1/3 cup flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. celery seed

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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.

an old fashioned pot pie shown on a wooden surface that's baked but not yet sliced.

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!

How To Make an Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

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.

Whisk flour into melted butter for easy chicken pot pie shown in a white pot.

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

Chicken broth is being whisked into flour and butter mixture making a roux for easy chicken pot pie in a white pot.

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.

Milk is being whisked into the flour butter and broth mixture in a white pot for easy chicken pot pie with pie crust.

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.

Spices are added to roux mixture in white pot for easy chicken pot pie with pie crust recipe.

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.

Mixed vegetable and diced chicken are added to roux mixture for easy chicken pot pie.

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

Chicken pot pie filling recipe shown in a skillet.

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

creamy chicken Pot pie mixture with veggies and chicken are added to pie crust shown on a wooded board.

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.

Top crust is added to the easy chicken pot pie and edges are pinched together.

Place the top crust over the veggie & chicken mixture.

Slits cut into top of the creamy chicken pot pie shown on a marble surface.

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 🙂

Creamy easy chicken pot pie shown baked with thyme leaves on top of the pie on a white marble surface.

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

FAQ

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.

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.

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.

How to FREEZE a Chicken POT PIE?

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.

Creamy easy chicken pot pie shown baked with thyme leaves on top of the pie on a wooden surface.

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