A super easy Chicken Pot Pie made with Rotisserie Chicken and refrigerated pie crusts. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.
I don’t know what the weather in your neck of the woods is doing, but after a week of near summer-like temperatures, it was down right cold and damp today. It’s the kind of weather that makes me crave a warm, hearty meal straight from the oven.
Chicken Pot Pie had been one of my favorite comfort foods since I was a child. This Pot Pie is loaded with shredded chicken, potatoes, carrots, and peas.
Double Pie Crust
With a layer of pie crust on the bottom and one on top, you’ll definitely get your pie crust fix.
If you serve this pot pie with a large salad, you can easily get two meals out of it for a family of four. I like to put one of these together on a Sunday afternoon and have leftovers on Monday or Tuesday. If you’re not ready to bake it right away, you can refrigerate it for a few hours covered in plastic wrap.
Our local market usually has rotisserie chickens on sale on Sundays, making this a very economical meal.
What Makes This Pot Pie So Easy?
- Rotisserie Chicken– I LOVE using rotisserie chicken as a shortcut in recipes.
- Refrigerated Pie Crust- I love the ease and convenience of refrigerated pie crust. If you really wanted a homemade pie crust, you could whip one up. Just be sure to make enough to roll out 2 pie crusts.
Thick Creamy Filling
I like a really thick and hearty pot pie so I make my filling so thick it holds its shape when cut. If you like a looser filling, just add a little extra milk or chicken broth.
There’s no condensed soup in this filling. It’s completely made from scratch but totally easy. Full of lots of chicken, peas, carrots, and potato.
Be sure to use a deep dish pie pan. There is a lot of filling!
Chicken Pot Pie is a wonderfully delicious and comforting meal the whole family will enjoy! One bite and you’ll never want a frozen one again.
How To Store
Leftover pot pie can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Can Uncooked Pot Pie Be Frozen?
Yes! Go ahead and fully assemble it, but hold off on the egg wash. Wrap it well so it doesn’t get freezer burned. Be sure to assmeble it in a freezer-safe pie pan if you plan on freezing it.
Add an extra 15 to 20 minutes to the baking time. If the crust starts to get too brown, cover it with foil.
More Pot Pie Recipes:
- Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping
- Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers
- Mini Chicken Pot Pies
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Cheddar Crust
- Inside Out Chicken Pot Pie
Watch the video below to see how easy this recipe is to make!
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup peeled and diced potato
- 3/4 cup sliced carrot
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup diced onion
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup peas
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg beaten together with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place potatoes and carrots in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil for 5-8 minutes to soften. Drain.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large sauté pan. Add onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, thyme, and poultry seasoning. Sprinkle flour on top and cook for 1 minute, stirring to evenly cook the flour.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and then milk. Add potatoes and carrots and let simmer for a few minutes to thicken. Check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Stir in chicken and peas. Turn heat off.
- Fit 1 pie crust into the bottom of a deep dish pie plate. Pour filling into pie shell.
- Place second pie crust on top and trim excess. Press the two pie crusts together to seal and crimp edge using your fingers.
- Brush egg white on top of the pot pie and use a knife to cut 4 slits to let steam escape.
- Place on a baking sheet and place in oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This pot pie was delicious and easy to make. I was looking for a way to use some rotisserie chicken that was leftover and this recipe fit the bill. I had already made my stock from the carcus. I did need to use additional stock. I took a photo to post but I dont see a place to do so. I will definitely make again.
This is the first time I have even attempted to make a chicken pot pie. It was PERFECT! I can’t get over how perfect it turned out!! Thank you!
This was seriously the best pot pie I’ve ever had. My entire family was licking their plates, and everyone wanted more than seconds but there wasnt any left! Next time I need to double it and make two, lol (we are a family of 6). This was absolutely perfect. Cant wait to make it again!!
I made this recipe tonight with one variation. Instead of cutting up carrots and putting peas in separately, are used a bag of frozen mixed vegetables. (I cooked the dice potatoes for half the time then threw it in the bag of mixed vegetables boiling those the rest of the time.) The corn and green beans added more substance and were delicious.
Best pot pie I have ever tasted!
Very good recipe ! I love pot pie and never made it before . My boyfriend loves it and he would tell me if he didn’t ! 5 stars will be making it again !
Great recipe to follow.
I took this recipe and fused skme awesome flavors.
Instead of shredded chicken, I diced the chicken, slightly frozen(which makes it easier to cut) , pan fried chicken with olive oil Himalayan sea salt, crushed black pepper, Garlic, and curry powder, Yes! Curry powder! Try it!
For the rue, I substituted poultry seasoning with Sazon!(Puerto Rican poultry or anything seasoning)
Veggies=Diced potatoes, carrots, peas, and onions.
I haven’t met someone that doesn’t like it yet!
Thanks, God Bless!
Chef Rico
If I were to freeze would I have to bake it first? Could I bake after freezing?
I made this last night and my husband had three servings! Was a big hit. Will be making again.
Hey y’all! Fixing to make this recipe. I’m 6 months pregnant and a pot pie sounds AMAZING!!! But the smell of peas leaves me bent over the toilet. Can I use broccoli instead? If so fresh, frozen or cooked? Thanks!
Yes you can use broccoli. Frozen and thawed or fresh. If using fresh, you do want to steam it until crisp-tender first or it will be crunchy in the cooked pot pie.
Was delicious, just added heavy cream instead of milk and added 1 chicken bouillon cube. Awesome, everyone wants the recipe.