Best 7 Chicken Tot Pies Recipes

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If you're looking for a tasty and comforting dish, chicken pot pies are a great option. These classic comfort foods are made with tender chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all wrapped in a flaky crust. Whether you're making them from scratch or using pre-made ingredients, chicken pot pies are a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN POT PIE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

One 2- to 3-pound chicken fryer, cut up
3 celery stalks
3 medium carrots, peeled
1 large yellow onion
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/4 cup white wine, optional
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 cup heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more as needed
Black pepper
1/2 recipe Thyme Pastry, recipe follows
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) cold butter
1 egg
5 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 sprig fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Start by putting the chicken in a pot and covering it with water. Bring the water to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes, and then remove the chicken from the pot. Set the chicken aside to cool briefly.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks, reserving the bones. For the stock, return the bones to the pot and boil for 20 minutes. Remove the bones from the pot and discard.
  • For the pot pie: When you're ready to use the Thyme Pastry, remove from the freezer and allow it to sit on the counter to thaw slightly, about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Begin by finely dicing the vegetables. Slice the celery stalks into narrow strips, then slice in the other direction to create a fine dice. Repeat this process with the carrots, and the onion.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Saute until the vegetables start to turn translucent, a couple of minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of the shredded chicken and stir to combine. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the vegetables and chicken, and stir to combine. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring gently.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly. Stir in the bouillon cube and wine if using. The flour will combine with the chicken to create a delicious gravy. Next, add the peas.
  • Pour in the cream and stir. Allow the mixture to cook over low heat, thickening gradually, about 4 minutes. Season with the thyme, salt and pepper, and remove from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Be sure it's adequately salted!
  • Pour the chicken mixture into a deep pie pan or small casserole dish.
  • Roll out the pastry so that it's 1 inch larger than the pan. Place the crust on top of the chicken mixture and cut small slits in the top. Press the crust gently into the sides of the dish to seal. I don't worry about making a perfect edge on my chicken pot pie because a) it looks more rustic and b) I'm lazy, hungry and I want to eat.
  • Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  • To freeze: Allow the filling to cool completely then top with the crust. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in the freezer.
  • To cook from frozen: Remove the pot pie from the freezer, brush with egg wash (1 egg mixed with 2 tablespoons water or cream) and place directly in a 375-degree F oven and bake until lightly browned and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • For the thyme pastry: Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Using pastry cutter, gradually work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles tiny pebbles. This step should take 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Lightly beat the egg with a fork, and then add it to the mixture. Next, add in the cold water and vinegar. Stir the mixture together until it's just combined, and then remove half the dough from the bowl. (Dividing the dough in half results in two pretty generous pie crusts. If you desire a thinner crust, you may divide the dough into three crusts.)
  • Place in a large plastic bag (do not seal) and slightly flatten with a rolling pin. This makes it much easier to roll out the crust later. After flattening, seal the bag tightly.
  • Repeat with the other half of the dough and place the plastic bags in the freezer. I like to make several batches of pie crust at a time so I always have a crust ready to go.
  • For recipes other than this pot pie, remove from the bag and place on a lightly floured surface. With a rolling pin, begin rolling the dough from the center, outward. Be gentle and patient; it'll take a little time to get the dough completely rolled out.
  • If you think the bottom is really sticking to the surface below, use a nice, sharp spatula to loosen it and sprinkle some extra flour on top. Then flip it over to finish rolling. Remember to roll from the center in single, outward strokes; no back-and-forth rolling.
  • Again with a spatula, loosen and lift the pie crust and carefully lay it over a pie pan. Using your hand, lightly form the crust so that it fits inside the pan and overlaps the edges.
  • Because it's quick and easy, I just tuck the excess dough under itself above the rim. Then you can apply whatever decorative effects that you like to the edge. Or you can leave it plain if you'd like! Just tell yourself it's more rustic that way!
  • Fill the pie crust with filling and bake according to the pie recipe's directions. Or, for a pre-baked crust, fill with pie weights (or pinto beans placed on aluminum foil) and bake at 400 degrees F until golden, about 10 minutes.

BEST HOMEMADE CHICKEN POT PIE



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This easy chicken pot pie features chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and a rich and creamy sauce set between two layers of a deliciously buttery, flaky pie crust. After trying this simple, one-pan pot pie, you may never buy store-bought chicken pot pie again! Serve with a green salad tossed in a tangy vinaigrette to complement and cut the richness.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Chicken Pot Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced celery
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
4 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (14.1 ounce) package ready-to-use refrigerated pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, salt, and rosemary and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken broth and cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook, stirring often, until thick and creamy and vegetables have started to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, peas, and parsley until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
  • Place one crust in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Add filling and place second crust on top. Press crusts together to seal around the edges and use fingers to crimp the dough. Cut small slits in the top and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Tent the edges with foil while baking if they become too brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 966.2 mg

TATER TOTS™ CHICKEN POT PIE



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This mashup of two favorite comfort foods is a guaranteed weeknight winner. We replaced the trusty-but-basic pie crust topper with crispy, golden-brown Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes to make a pot pie casserole that's homey, hearty and sure to please the whole family.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon Montreal chicken grill seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 package (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onions, grill seasoning and thyme. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion softens. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is deep golden brown. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in chicken and frozen mixed vegetables.
  • Pour chicken mixture into baking dish. Top mixture with frozen potatoes. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and mixture is at least 165°F in center.
  • Top with Cheddar cheese. Bake 2 to 4 minutes or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

FAVORITE CHICKEN POTPIE



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This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies, so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night. -Karen Johnson, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 potpies (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1-3/4 cups sliced carrots
1 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups whole milk
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
4 sheets refrigerated pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes and carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken, peas, corn and potato mixture; remove from heat., Unroll a pie crust into each of two 9-in. pie plates; trim even with rims. Add chicken mixture. Unroll remaining crusts; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in tops. , Bake 35-40 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pies. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 425°. Place pies on baking sheets; cover edges loosely with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake 70-80 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 768mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

DELICIOUS CHICKEN POT PIE



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This chicken pot pie recipe takes a little time, but it is WELL WORTH IT!! This is an all-time favorite in our family. Great on a cold winter day.

Provided by vincy bramblett

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup potato, diced
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1/3 cup melted margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
2 pie crusts (either store bought or your own recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Saute onion, celery, carrots and potatoes in margarine for 10 minutes.
  • Add flour to sauteed mixture, stirring well, cook one minute stirring constantly.
  • Combine broth and half and half.
  • Gradually stir into vegetable mixture.
  • Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in salt and pepper; add chicken and stir well.
  • Pour into shallow 2 quart casserole dish and top with pie shells.
  • Cut slits to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.3, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 1113.7, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 8.8

CLASSIC CHICKEN POT PIE



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Tell everyone you're having pie for dinner and see how big their smiles are. This homemade chicken pot pie recipe streamlines your work by using frozen peas and carrots and refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts. Swap out chicken for turkey or try a different frozen veggie combo to put your own unique spin on this old-fashioned favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
2 1/2 to 3 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
1 box (10 oz) frozen peas and carrots
1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, onion, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in broth and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken and peas and carrots; remove from heat.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. Roll 1 pie crust into 13-inch square. Ease into ungreased 9-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Pour chicken mixture into crust-lined dish.
  • Roll remaining pie crust into 11-inch square. Cut out designs with 1-inch cookie cutter. Place square over chicken mixture. Arrange cutouts on top crust. Turn edges of pie crust under; flute edge.
  • Bake about 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.1, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 675.0 mg, Sugar 4.0 g, TransFat 5 g

CLASSIC CHICKEN POTPIE



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A buttery crust is always a winner, but when it comes to potpie, it's what's inside that counts. Try this classic version; then explore these fresh filling ideas: Curried Chicken; Mushroom-Marjoram Chicken; Tomato-Corn Chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced small (1 1/2 cups)
4 medium carrots, diced small (2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (15 ounces)
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons ice water. Pulse until dough is crumbly but holds together when squeezed (if necessary, add up to 2 tablespoons ice water); do not overmix.
  • Form dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate until firm, 1 hour or overnight (or freeze, up to 1 month).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the filling: In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high. Add onion and carrots and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add flour and stir to coat vegetables.
  • Slowly add broth, whisking constantly until sauce is smooth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in peas. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in chicken and parsley. Pour filling into a 2-quart baking dish.
  • On a floured work surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Place dough over dish and fold overhang inward while pinching to crimp edge. Cut vents in dough. Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling around edge, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground chicken and chicken breast. This will give your chicken tot pies a more tender and flavorful filling.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. Cook it until it is just cooked through, about 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your filling. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your pies. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and peas.
  • Season your filling well. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Use a good quality puff pastry. This will make your pies light and flaky. If you don't have puff pastry on hand, you can use pie crust or biscuit dough.
  • Bake your pies until they are golden brown. This will ensure that the crust is cooked through and the filling is hot and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Chicken tot pies are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. They're perfect for busy weeknights or for potlucks and parties. With a little planning, you can even make them ahead of time and freeze them for later. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken tot pies a try.

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