It's time for comfort food, so I made a hearty chicken pot pie using frozen pie crusts and without peas. It only took me 10 minutes to prep and it was delicious.
If I can make it, so can you. Here's the recipe.
My mom was amazing cook.
I know a lot of kids say that, but truly.
The woman had a gift.
Everything she made was fantastic and I have to say, that's one of the things I miss most about our time together.
Sitting across the table from one another, sharing our day, devouring one of her delicious meals...
Now, while I may not have her talent for cooking, I do have her recipe book and I use it often.
Unfortunately, one of the recipes she never made was chicken pot pie.
No, for that meal, I had to rely on Swanson's frozen version.
Pot pies for one were a staple in our freezer throughout the 70's and 80's. Anyone else?
Of course, since then, I haven't had a bite, since I try to limit processed foods, but a few weeks ago, when the temps started to drop, I got a craving.
And I decided I was going to make one myself.
However, before I share it with you, I have a few things to disclose.
- First and foremost, like I said, I'm no cook. Decorate your house, show you how to turn thrift store trash into treasure, I'm a your girl. Cooking? Eh...not so much.
- Second, I'm not a purist, and I don't like peas, so if that's your jam and you're looking for a traditional chicken pot pie recipe, this isn't it.
- Third, and probably most important, I cook the way I craft, on the fly and with a dash of this and a pinch of that. I try to be precise, but again, not my strong suit.
With all that said, here's what I did to make a super easy, very delicious, quick chicken pot pie for my family.
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
I made this with frozen pie crusts, but you can make your own if you like. I just can't be bothered. Ingredients:
- 2 frozen pie shells
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2-3 cooked chicken breast, cubed - it's a great way to use leftovers
- 2-3 stalks of celery
- 2 large potatoes- nontraditional, but I like a hearty pie, like my chicken soup
- 2-3 shredded or chopped carrots
- Chopped onion to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup - 1 cup of chicken broth (I used a bouillon packet)
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 2-3 tablespoons of flour
Recipe Steps:
Before I began, I preheated my oven to 350 degrees.
I started by melting the butter slowly in a pot on low heat. Then I added my carrots, celery, potatoes and onions.
I left the heat on and the veggies cooking in the butter as I peeled and chopped and added them to the pot. The meat went in last.
By then, everything was warm and a little soft, so it was time to add the water and packet of chicken bouillon.
As the meat and veggies simmered, I added the flour and milk to make the sauce a bit thicker.
When I was happy with the consistency, I removed the pot from the stove and let it cool for a few short minutes, before I added it to the pie crust.
I'd left the frozen shells out on the counter during the prepping process, so they had softened up slightly. That made it easier for them to stick together...top to bottom.
I poked a few holes in the top with a fork, placed my pot pie on a cookie sheet and popped it in the oven for about 40 minutes.
I have a convection oven. If you don't, you may need to adjust your cooking time.
When it came out, I let it cool down for a few minutes, on a rack, before serving.
Since it was my first time making it, I was a little bit nervous at that first bite.
However, my husband, who isn't generally a fan of stews, meat pies or soups, thought it was delicious and has requested that it be added to the weekly menu.
And it only took me about 10 minutes to prep.
How fabulous.
😉
Are you a pot pie fan?
More Chicken Recipes:
Chicken Crusted PizzaChicken Francaise
Chicken Nuggets
Happy Cooking, Friends!!
I've never seen anyone use a second bottom crust as a top crust - clever! I practically grew up on frozen chicken pot pies! Barbara
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara! Yes, I'm a big cheater when it comes to cooking and crafting!! 😉 If there's an easy way from A to B, I'll find it. I can't say that I learned the crust trick from my mom though, she made all her crusts from scratch! I do this with fruit pies, too. Blueberry comes out great using two bottoms...and only 5 minutes to prep! Thanks for the visit!!
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ReplyDeleteI'm so with you on the peas. I only put them in the tuna casserole because Sailor insists. Thank you for sharing this recipe! Chicken Pot Pie has always intimidated me - but this looks totally doable! I'll let you know of my success!
Hi Kristine! I felt the same way about chicken pot pie, but honestly this was so easy and so good. You could totally make it...and add peas on one half!! Hee hee!
DeleteI like peas, but not cooked celery. Otherwise, this sounds great! I don't have a URL, but I hate to post as Anonymous, so...my name is DeeDee.
ReplyDeleteHi DeeDee! Thanks so much for leaving a comment and visiting me today! I'm so glad you introduced yourself. ❤️ I really don't like that anonymous tab. It's so impersonal. I'm also happy to hear you liked the recipe. I almost didn't share this one thinking it might be too basic...and as far as that celery goes, I say just leave it out and make it with whatever makes your taste buds smile! I hope you visit again soon!
DeleteI saved this one! I love a good pot pie but never thought of making my own! And yes, the store bought ones were a staple at our house.
ReplyDeleteAll this talk about those store bought pies bring back so many memories, Patti! They really were good. I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who remembers them...and I'm so happy you saved this one. I hope you'll let me know if you give it a try!!
DeleteYum. I love chicken pot pie. We grew up with the frozen ones from he freezer too. This looks easy peasy and yummy. I have to add the peas lol! Have a great new week. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteHi Kris! It was always a favorite, I can't believe I waited so long to make it. Now it's my latest yummy obsession...and you add whatever you like my friend! Peas for everyone! 😉 Hugs to you!
DeleteLooks super easy... and my husband loves pot pies, especially since it's not a frozen one!
ReplyDeleteHi Dotte! It was so super easy! Plus it's easy to customize and add or subtract ingredients to make it just the way you like it. I hope you'll let me know if you make it and if he likes it! Happy Monday!!
DeleteLook what you did; now I’m craving chicken pot pie too!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Sorry Sara! I felt that way today when I saw someone sharing pancakes!
DeleteChicken pot pie is so yummy when the temps are cooler. I just saw Marry me chicken on TicTok and it looks delicious with puff pastry.
ReplyDeleteMmm...what's Marry Me Chicken? Now I need to go find out. I'm a sucker for puff pastry!
DeleteWe love Chicken Pot Pie around here! Yours looks really good!
ReplyDeleteDeanna Rabe
Thanks Deanna! I had no idea how easy it was to make...
DeleteWhen I was a child we LIVED on potpies - my mom was a struggling single parent with three kids at home. When I had my own family I made pot pie with four ingredients: pie crust, cream of soup, shredded cooked chicken, and a bag of frozen veggies. The Barefoot Contessa I am not. Coincidentally, I am thinking of skipping the roasted turkey and doing a turkey pot pie kind of kind with homemade biscuit topping this year for Thanksgiving. (:
ReplyDeleteOur upbringing sounds rather similar. After my dad passed, my mom went back to work and while she did cook at a lot, there were plenty of days when it was pot pie for dinner. I never made my own before but it sounds like you're a pro. I think a pot pie Thanksgiving sounds delightful! Great idea.
DeleteI remember those chicken pot pies! My mother hated to cook so they were a staple in our house. I was not a fan. Yours looks SOOOO much better!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann! I remember eating around the peas and carrots. They did not taste good. The best part about my recipe is that I can add (or subtract) what I like!! Fabulous!
DeleteHi Kim, thankfully Jeremy loves to make pot pie. :-) He also likes to make chili... so I am lucky with the comfort foods that come my way.
ReplyDeleteGotta love a man that cooks, Carla! Lucky you!! ☺️
DeleteKim, growing up we always had the small chicken pot pies. I never made one before and now I want to try and make one. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny, Julie, I think it must be a generational thing since almost everyone is saying they remember them! I have to say, this was delicious and so easy to make. Great for those chilly November days...if it ever gets cold here. Not that I'm complaining!! Happy Weekend!
DeleteYum! That was a huge success! I haven't made pot pie for some time, I need to add this one to my menu. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll let me know if you give it a try, Mari! It was super simple to make. Happy Weekend!
DeleteThis is one thing I've never attempted to make, but your recipe makes it look so easy! I'm going to save this and give it a try one night!
ReplyDeleteMandy, you could whip it up in minutes and let the oven do the rest! Happy November!
DeleteI love to cook, but also love a quick meal and this does look outstanding, and as it's chicken it is doubly awesome.
ReplyDeleteSaw your post at My Thrift Store Addiction.
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