Chicken potpie, a classic comfort food, is a delectable dish featuring tender chicken, an array of flavorful vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce, all enveloped in a flaky, golden crust. With its medley of textures and delightful flavors, it has captivated taste buds for generations. Whether you prefer a traditional rendition or a modern twist, this versatile dish offers endless possibilities for culinary exploration. So let's embark on a culinary adventure as we uncover the secrets of creating the ultimate chicken potpie, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN POTPIES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 six-inch pies or 8 muffin-size pies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring the vegetables around, until they start to soften, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir to combine. Cook the flour-coated veggies for 1 minute, then pour in the chicken broth (and wine, if using!) and stir to combine. Let it heat up and start to bubble and thicken, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken, then add the turmeric and thyme, then season with salt and pepper. Add the half-and-half, then stir the mixture and let it bubble up and thicken, about 3 minutes. If it seems overly thick, splash in a little more broth. Turn off the heat and let the filling cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, roll out the pie crusts slightly and cut out 8 dough circles just a bit larger than the pie pans (if using a muffin tin, you'll need sixteen 3 3/4-inch circles). Press a dough circle into each pie pan (or 8 muffin cups), making sure the dough comes almost to the top of each pan. Fill the pies with the chicken mixture. Lay a second round of dough over the top of each pie. Press the dough so that the edges meet, then use a fork to seal the edges. Mix the egg with 2 teaspoons water and brush it all over the surface of the crust. (Discard any extra egg wash.) Cut small vents in the surface of the crusts.
- If you're baking the pies right away, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, place the pies on a baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Serve them straight out of the pie pans or turn them out of the pan and serve them upside down!
- Find this recipe and more in Ree's new book, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime ($30, William Morrow Cookbooks).
MUFFIN-TIN CHICKEN POTPIES
I made these personalized chicken pot pies in muffin tins for my kids, and they gobbled them up. For the record, the grown-ups did, too! -Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute celery and onion until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in vegetables, soup, milk and seasonings; heat through, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken; remove from heat. , On a lightly floured surface, roll each biscuit into a 5-in. circle. Press each onto the bottom and up sides of a greased muffin cup, allowing edges to extend above cup. Fill with about 3 tablespoons chicken mixture. Pull up edges of dough and fold partway over filling, pleating as needed., Bake until golden brown and filling is bubbly, 15-18 minutes. Cool 1 minute before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1049mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN POTPIES
Homemade comfort food prepared with love, like these classic chicken potpies, can inspire as much romance as any four-star restaurant meal on Valentine's Day. Want to feed the whole family? Just double the recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place a 1 1/2-cup ovenproof dish on pastry on a floured surface. Cut circle from pastry, 1/2 inch larger than dish; cut vents. Repeat. Refrigerate on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, until soft, 4 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and potato. Cook, stirring, until soft, 6 minutes. Stir in flour, then broth; bring to a boil. Add greens and chicken. Simmer until thickened, 2 minutes; season.
- Divide between dishes. Top with pastry, press edges to seal, and brush with egg. Bake on a baking sheet until golden, 25 minutes.
CHICKEN POTPIES WITH PUFF PASTRY
There's beauty (and big, bold flavors) in simplicity. Make this mouthwatering meal tonight--no slaving over the stove required.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook shallot in oil in a large pot overmedium heat until soft, about 4 minutes. Add carrot, parsnip,and potato. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add wine; simmeruntil reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add stock; bring toa boil. Add chicken and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes. Seasonwith salt and pepper. Add cornstarch mixture and cream. Bringto a simmer; cook until thick, about 5 minutes.
- Divide mixture among four 6-ounce ramekins; top withpastry. Brush with egg. Cut a hole into each to vent. Bake ona baking sheet until golden, 12 to 14 minutes.
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM POTPIES
If you're thinking you want comfort food for dinner tonight, try this classic version of chicken potpie, which keeps the usual pate brisee crust but adds mushrooms to the mix. Smoky bacon adds extra flavor to the filling.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield Makes eight 4-inch potpies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the filling: Cook bacon in a large saucepan over low heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate using a slotted spoon. Raise heat to medium, and add oil. Add onion, and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add mushrooms, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in flour.
- Add stock, and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and cream. Simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Return bacon to saucepan. Let cool.
- Divide filling among eight 4-inch (12 ounce) ramekins.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the topping: Roll out pate brisee to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut out 8 circles that are 1 inch wider than the ramekins. Top ramekins with dough, and crimp edges with a fork to seal. Brush dough with egg wash. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Bake until toppings are golden and fillings are bubbling, about 40 minutes.
MINI CHICKEN POTPIES WITH HERB DOUGH
These savory potpies have the leaves and fronds of whole herbs rolled into the dough that tops them -- the result is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes eight 4-inch pies
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Put chicken, stock, large onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme sprigs, and celery in a large (8-quart) pot. Add just enough water to cover the chicken. Cover pot; bring mixture to a boil. Uncover; reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board (reserve stock in pot). Remove skin from chicken; discard. Cut meat from bones; discard bones. Using a fork, shred meat into bite-size pieces; set aside.
- Pour stock through a fine sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Set aside 2 cups stock. (Reserve remaining stock for another use; cooled stock can be frozen in an airtight container up to 4 months.)
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and pearl onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Add leek, carrots, and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes more. Add flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Stir in reserved 2 cups stock and the milk. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chicken, parsley, thyme leaves, zest, salt, and pepper.
- Divide chicken mixture among 8 (4-by-2-inch) ramekins, filling them almost to the top. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pate brisee on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Arrange mixed herbs on top; roll out dough with a lightly floured pin to 1/8 inch thick, gently pressing herbs.
- Using a fluted (or plain) round dough cutter (4 1/2 inches in diameter), cut out 8 rounds from dough. Lightly beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush top edges of ramekins with egg wash. Place a dough round over each ramekin; gently press to seal. Chill in freezer until dough is firm, about 10 minutes.
- Brush dough with egg wash. Cut 4 slits in top of each round for steam vents. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.
CHICKEN POTPIES WITH HAM
Clever shortcuts make these individual potpies from reader Martha C. Neumann of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, surprisingly easy. Store-bought rotisserie chicken and pie dough cut the prep time; fennel bulb, fennel seed, and cubed ham update it.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in the middle. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add carrot, onion, fennel, and fennel seed. Cook until carrot is crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Gradually add milk and broth, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a simmer and thickens, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in chicken, ham, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide filling among eight 8-ounce ramekins or ovenproof bowls; set aside.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough to a 15-inch round. With a 3 1/2-inch floured biscuit cutter, cut out eight rounds; place one on each ramekin. Transfer ramekins to a rimmed baking sheet; bake until filling is bubbling and crusts are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
- To store: Prepare through step 3; let cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil; store in freezer, up to 3 months.
- To reheat: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Uncover ramekins; bake on a rimmed baking sheet until bubbling and golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g
INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN POTPIES
These little pies look so appetizing with their paprika-sprinkled crust and colorful veggies in a saucy filling. Always well-received by guests, they taste elegantly rich. Sometimes, I adapt the recipe and make one large casserole.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in butter until onion is tender. Add flour until blended. Stir in the broth, milk, broccoli, cauliflower, celery and carrot. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese. Divide chicken among four ungreased 1-1/2-cup baking dishes. Top with vegetable mixture. , For pastry, combine the flour, salt and paprika in a bowl; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into four portions; roll out each to 1/8-in. thickness. Place pastry over vegetable mixture. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of dish; flute edges. Cut slits in top. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 811 calories, Fat 51g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1021mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
MAKEOVER CHICKEN POTPIES
By using feel-good ingredients like peas, carrots and fat-free milk, you'll want to dive into this healthy and comforting pot pie on days when it's icy cold outside. -John Slivon, Milton, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk and oil; toss with a fork. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., For filling, in a large skillet, melt remaining butter. Add the carrots, celery and onion; saute until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, combine remaining flour with the broth and milk until smooth. Gradually stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, peas and pepper. Transfer to four 16-oz. ramekins; set aside., Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to fit ramekins. Place dough over chicken mixture; trim and seal edges. Cut out a decorative center or cut slits in pastry. Brush with egg white., Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until crusts are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
PATE BRISEE FOR MINI CHICKEN POTPIES
Makes enough for eight mini potpies in Mini Chicken Potpies with Herb Dough.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pulse flour, salt, and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. With processor running, drizzle in water just until dough comes together.
- Turn dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Pat into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate dough at least 1 hour. (Dough can be refrigerated up to 1 day or frozen up to 1 month.)
CHICKEN POTPIES
My mother made these tasty potpies for Sunday supper for many years. They are easy to prepare and are perfect for a ladies' luncheon or a family meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook frozen vegetables according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, sage and pepper until blended. Combine the water, milk and bouillon. Slowly add to saucepan, stirring constantly. , Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the chicken, pimientos, parsley and reserved peas and carrots. Spoon into six individual baking dishes. , Roll and cut pastry into circles 1 in. smaller than top of casseroles; place one circle on each. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
Tips:
- To make a creamy filling, use a combination of chicken broth, milk, and cream.
- For a thicker filling, use a cornstarch or flour slurry.
- If you don't have time to make your own pie crust, use a store-bought one.
- To prevent the crust from getting soggy, brush it with an egg wash before baking.
- If you're using a frozen pie crust, be sure to thaw it completely before baking.
- Bake the pot pie at a high temperature (425 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for the remaining baking time.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pot pie cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Chicken pot pie is a classic comfort food that's perfect for a cold night. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious chicken pot pie that the whole family will love.
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