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Chicken Pot Pie is one of my families favorite Sunday Suppers. This pie has a flakey crust and the filling is creamy and full of flavor.

I have a small confession to make – pie crusts and I don’t really get along well. If you have an aversion to pie crusts that are not pretty then shield your eyes before you look any further. Do not, however, think this recipe is not worth trying.

Here at Feeding Big and more, we often have leftover chicken from a Sunday roast chicken.  I don’t like to waste anything and work hard to prevent food waste, so I make sure I find recipes that use up our leftovers.  This chicken pot pie uses up what we have leftover and makes a great meal that my family loves.

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If you don’t have leftovers, you can easily stop by your local grocery store and pick up a rotisserie chicken and use that.  You can use a purchased pie crust, if you are low on time.  I believe on making your time in the kitchen enjoyable and not stressful.

Chicken Pot Pie from Scratch may take a little while to make, but it is well worth the time. Your family will love the flakey crust and the creamy filling #sundaysupper

Every bite of this chicken pot pie is filled with chunks of chicken and tasty vegetables. This dish is truly a one pot meal. I alway add a salad to the dinner just to round things out.

I have been growing herbs and using fresh herbs to cook with more often.  It is no nice to walk outside and cut some herbs for your meal.  I love the smell of fresh herbs.

Chicken Pot Pie from Scratch may take a little while to make, but it is well worth the time. Your family will love the flakey crust and the creamy filling #sundaysupper

Chicken Pot Pie is a recipe you should try!  I know your family will love it.

 

Chicken Pot Pie from Scratch may take a little while to make, but it is well worth the time. Your family will love the flakey crust and the creamy filling #sundaysupper
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Chicken Pot Pie from Scratch

Chicken Pot Pie from Scratch may take a little while to make, but it is well worth the time. Your family will love the flakey crust and the creamy filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 people
Calories 462 kcal
Author Cynthia

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening well-chilled

4 to 8 tablespoons ice cold water

  • 1 tsp salt

Filling

  • 1/3 cup Land-O-Lakes butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 small can of mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 3/4 cups Swanson™ chicken broth from 32-oz carton
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken can use turkey

Instructions

FILLING

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Make pie crust.
  3. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Stir frequently until thick and bubbly.
  4. Stir in chicken, peas and mushrooms. Remove from heat and let cool. Spoon mixture into crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust.
  5. Bake about 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. When the pie has baked for 20 minutes, take it out of the oven and cover the crust edge with foil.
  6. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

If you are a busy and don't have time to make a pie crust - by all means, use a purchased one. Don't have leftover chicken? Purchase a rotissarie chicken and use it. You can also change up the vegetables to suit your family.

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Comments

    • Scott, making a crust scares me! This one is an “old school” recipe and it always comes out great. Thanks for stopping by.

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  6. You have just made my entire family very happy, Cynthia. I confess I’ve never made a pie crust from scratch nor have I made a pot pie from scratch, even though my family loves pot pies in the winter. I trust you, so I’ll be surprising my family this week with your pot pie recipe. (listen for the cheers from my family)

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  10. I love eating chicken pot pies on a cold day. they always remind me of growing up during winter in Connecticut. I never made a pot pie from scratch myself but your recipe makes it seem easier enough for even me to do.

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    • Lori, chicken pot pie is such a wonderful comfort food. It is one of those meals that warm you from the inside out. I bet is was chilly in Connecticut! Thanks for stopping by.

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  12. I have the hardest time with pie crusts. Usually I cheat with store bought biscuit dough. We love pot pie maybe I should try the homemade version you have.

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    • Cristina, I often cheat also. The purchased crusts are good, but when I have time, the homemade crusts are better. Thanks for stopping by.

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  15. This sounds like a perfect lunch for after church on Sundays! I’ve never made this completely from scratch, but I agree – it does look delicious and worth the time.

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    • Christie, this is a great meal. Chicken and vegetables in a flakey crust, what could be better? Thanks for stopping by.

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