Description
Chicken Pot Pie brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, with tender chicken and creamy vegetables nestled in a flaky golden crust that makes dinner feel like a warm hug. Your family will devour this classic dish faster than you can set the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins and Base:
- 2 Cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 Cup shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese
Vegetables and Filling:
- ½ package frozen peas and carrots
- 1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup
- ½ Cup milk
Pastry and Seasonings:
- 1 frozen pie crust shell
- 1 sheet pie crust
- onion powder
- salt
- pepper
- 1–2 fresh green onions
- milk or egg wash
Instructions
- Blend 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, ½ package frozen peas and carrots, 1 can cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milk, 1 cup shredded cheese, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into a frozen pie shell, ensuring even distribution across the base.
- Roll out the thawed pie crust sheet on a clean surface and slice into decorative strips or fun shapes for the top layer.
- Carefully arrange the crust strips in a lattice pattern or gently lay cut shapes across the filling, covering the entire surface.
- Optional: Lightly brush the top crust with milk or egg wash to enhance browning and create a glossy finish.
- Position the assembled pie on a baking sheet to catch potential drips and prevent oven mess.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for exactly 35 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown crust.
- Remove from the oven and let the pot pie rest for 5 minutes to help filling set.
- Garnish with extra shredded cheese and chopped green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
- Swap frozen veggies with fresh seasonal produce for a more vibrant flavor profile.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked and shredded or diced into uniform pieces for consistent texture.
- Create decorative lattice or cut-out shapes with pie crust to make the pot pie visually appealing and personalized.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and reduced-sodium soup, and add extra herbs like thyme or parsley for depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg