Best 12 Light Chicken Potpie Recipes

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Are you searching for a comforting yet healthy dish that warms the soul without weighing you down? Look no further than a light chicken potpie. This classic comfort food can be transformed into a healthier version without compromising on flavor. With a few simple swaps, you can enjoy a delicious and nutritious chicken potpie that's perfect for a cozy dinner or lunch.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

LIGHTER CHICKEN POTPIE



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A handful of tweaks turn this comfort food into a smarter choice: white-meat chicken (not dark), extra veggies, low-fat milk in the filling, and a lighter crust. Brushing the phyllo with just a small amount of oil instead of butter makes it just as tasty.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (12 to 14 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 phyllo sheets (each 12 by 17 inches), thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly; discard skin and bones. Shred meat, and set aside.
  • While chicken is roasting, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add carrots, onion, and thyme; season with salt and pepper, and cook until carrots are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a simmer and thickens.
  • Remove from heat; stir in peas, lemon juice, and chicken, and season with salt and pepper. Pour filling into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  • Stack phyllo on a work surface. Using a paring knife, cut out an 11-inch circle from the stack; discard trimmings. Stack 2 circles on work surface, and brush gently with 1 teaspoon oil; repeat with remaining circles and oil. Place phyllo stack over filling, and press down about 1/2 inch from the edge so phyllo fits inside rim of pie plate. Bake until golden and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Let potpie cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 39 g

EASY CHICKEN POT PIE



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Home made chicken pot pie. This one is so quick and easy that everyone will be amazed with your culinary skills.

Provided by Tressie Grant

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (9 inch) deep dish frozen pie crusts, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a bowl combine the mixed vegetables, chicken, cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour mixture into one of the pie crusts. Turn the other crust over and pop out of the tin onto the top of the filled pie. Seal the edges and poke holes in top crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

EASY CHICKEN POT PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 package (9 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup cubed cooked chicken or turkey
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose baking mix

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Stir the soup, vegetables and chicken in a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Stir the milk, egg and baking mix in a small bowl. Spread the batter over the chicken mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve with a cucumber and tomato salad with your favorite vinaigrette. For dessert serve chocolate ice cream sprinkled with pecan halves and toasted coconut.
  • Using Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup: Calories 320, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 941mg, Total Carbohydrate 37g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Protein 19g, Vitamin A 0%DV, Vitamin C 0%DV, Calcium 0%DV, Iron 0%DV
  • Using Campbell's® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup: Calories 300, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 799mg, Total Carbohydrate 34g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Protein 18g, Vitamin A 0%DV, Vitamin C 0%DV, Calcium 0%DV, Iron 0%DV

IMPOSSIBLY EASY CHICKEN POT PIE



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There's easy as pie, then there's as easy as chicken pot pie with Bisquick. This classic, filling favorite comes together quickly for any given weeknight, and never ceases to satisfy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 2/3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Mix vegetables, chicken and soup in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate.
  • Stir together remaining ingredients with fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 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.

EASY CHICKEN POT PIE



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It's one of everyone's favorite comfort foods, but it can be time-consuming to make. This homemade chicken pot pie recipe streamlines your work by using frozen mixed vegetables, a can of condensed cream of chicken soup and your "secret ingredient," Original Bisquick™ mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 2/3 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Add vegetables, chicken and soup and stir to combine.
  • In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

LIGHT CHICKEN POTPIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 small russet potatoes
4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
5 medium carrots, cut into large chunks
1 to 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup 2% milk
3 stalks celery, sliced
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the crust: Pulse the flour, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter, one piece at a time, pulsing until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Separate the egg; refrigerate the egg white. Beat the egg yolk and milk in a bowl, then add to the food processor, pulsing until the dough comes together. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and gather into a ball. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prick the potatoes with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack until tender, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly, then peel and break into small pieces.
  • Bring the chicken broth, carrots and thyme to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook 2 minutes; cover and keep warm. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add the milk, celery, potato pieces and the warm broth mixture and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chicken, yogurt, peas and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the filling to a 2-quart casserole dish. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/2 inch thick and slightly larger than the dish. Beat the reserved egg white in a bowl; brush over the dough and season with salt and pepper. Press the dough against the sides of the dish. Place on a baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

HEALTHY CHICKEN POT PIE



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This Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe is the perfect light dinner. Learn how to make chicken pot pie in under an hour for a delicious meal!

Provided by The Clean Eating Couple

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup whole wheat flour
4 tablespoons butter (softened- cut in small cubes (1/2 a stick))
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup onion (diced finely)
1 tablespoon garlic (minced -about 3 cloves)
1 1/2 cups carrots (cut in small circles)
½ cup celery (diced finely about 2 stalks)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/2 cup chicken broth (low or no salt )
1 cup milk (regular or nondairy)
2 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded. About 3/4 lb raw or 2 breasts)
1 cup frozen peas (defrosted + drained of liquid)
1 cup frozen corn (defrosted + drained of liquid)

Steps:

  • In a pan, heat olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots and celery until tender, about 5 minutes
  • Add spices, flour and chicken broth, bring to a boil while stirring.
  • Once boiling, add in milk, stirring constantly as it thickens.
  • Stir in cooked chicken, frozen peas and corn.
  • Pour your filling into a greased 9 inch pie plate.
  • Preheat your oven to 375.
  • Make your crust. This recipe only has a crust on top. Using a stand mixer or hand held mixture, beat flour, butter, salt, pepper and water until dough forms. It will be a little bit sticky.
  • Roll your dough into a round ball and press flat. Place the dough on a floured surface or place between 2 sheets of wax paper and roll until it is large enough to cover your pie plate. Cover your pot pie filling with the crust and poke a hole in the center.
  • Bake the pot pie at 375 for 35 mins. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups pot pie + crust. 1/4 of the pot pie, Calories 493 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 493 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

BARBECUED CHICKEN POT PIE (FROM COOKING LIGHT)



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Lots of shredded chicken plus onion, pepper and chiles mixed with a sauce that's a little sweet, a little spicy. Don't leave out the chocolate! Something a little different for dinner that looks quite nice with an easy lattice top.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon butter
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup diced seeded poblano chiles or 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 (11 1/2 ounce) can refrigerated cornbread twists dough

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, peppers and garlic and saute 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and coriander and cook 2 minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar, scraping skillet to loosen browned bits. Add the chicken and the next 4 ingredients and cook 15 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into 11x7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Unroll corn bread dough, separating into strips. Place strips in a lattice fashion over chicken mixture.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown; let stand 15 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN POTPIE WITH PHYLLO CLUSTERS



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Give chicken potpie the spring treatment. This light, bright recipe is like shedding winter layers. The fancy-looking poufs are just sheets of phyllo dough brushed with butter and scrunched into crackly balls. When baked, they become an extra-crunchy topping for the tarragon-scented filling of shredded chicken, artichokes, and leeks.

Provided by Sarah Carey

Time 3h

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 pounds chicken pieces (2 whole legs and 1 whole bone-in breast)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks, white and light-green parts only, sliced and well washed (1 1/2 cups)
2 carrots, cut into a 1/2-inch dice (1 cup)
2 celery stalks, sliced (3/4 cup)
1 medium Yukon Gold or white potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 cup quartered frozen artichoke hearts
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus 1 sprig for serving
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 to 12 sheets phyllo dough

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium Dutch oven or large saucepan, skin-sides down. Cover with broth and 2 cups water; add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; let cool about 30 minutes. Strain broth, discarding solids (you should have about 3 1/2 cups).
  • Remove chicken from bones and shred meat into bite-size chunks. Discard skin and bones. You'll need 2 1/2 cups chicken; save the rest for salads or sandwiches.
  • Wash and dry Dutch oven or saucepan; melt butter in it over medium-high heat. Add leeks, carrots, celery, potato, 1 teaspoon salt, and some pepper. Cook, stirring, until leeks are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add vermouth; cook until mostly evaporated, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir in flour; cook 20 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in 2 3/4 cups broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until potato is just barely tender, about 5 minutes (mixture will look very thick; that's okay, as the vegetables will release liquid in the oven).
  • Stir in chicken, peas, artichokes, and chopped tarragon. Season to taste; transfer to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish (such as a 9 1/2-to-10-by-2-inch-deep round one) and let cool 30 minutes, or refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush a sheet of phyllo lightly with melted butter. Scrunch into a loose ball and place on filling. Repeat with more sheets brushed with butter, covering the filling but leaving a bit of space between pieces. Bake until golden brown and bubbling in center, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes before serving, garnished with tarragon sprig.

EASY CHICKEN POTPIE



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In Omaha, Nebraska, Martha Evans relies on a baking mix, canned soup and frozen vegetables for her spirit-warming favorite. "I like to serve it with cranberry sauce," she shares.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup fat-free milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the soups, 1/2 cup milk, thyme, pepper and poultry seasoning. Stir in vegetables and chicken., Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir biscuit mix and remaining milk just until blended. Drop by 12 rounded tablespoonfuls onto chicken mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

LIGHTER CHICKEN POT PIE



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Modified from Martha Stewart Everyday Food Magazine, Oct '07. According to the magazine, the fat content is reduced relative to regular potpie by the use of white meat, extra veggies, and phyllo dough instead of a pie crust. Comfort food, yet with a very light and fresh flavor...the lemon juice is magic. You can save some time if you have leftover chicken.

Provided by Podkayne

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless chicken breast
coarse salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried savory (optional)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
2 cups frozen peas or 2 cups other frozen vegetables
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 phyllo pastry sheets (12 by 17 inches)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Rub the chicken with salt and pepper and bake on a baking sheet with a raised lip for 25 minutes, or until chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • When the chicken is done, pull it out and set aside.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a large saucepan, and saute onions, carrots and thyme, sage, and savory until the carrots are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the flour to the onions and carrots and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add the milk and stir, heating it until it is simmering and slightly thick.
  • Shred the chicken.
  • Add lemon juice, frozen vegetables, and chicken to the carrot mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour into a 1.5-quart casserole.
  • Lay out two sheets of phyllo dough on a dry surface, and brush with olive oil. Lay two more sheets on top of these, brush with olive oil, and repeat.
  • Lay the layered dough onto the top of the casserole. Tuck in around the sides so the edges of the dough flare up and make a nice edge. Brush the edges with a bit more olive oil.
  • Cook in the 400°F oven for 20 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
  • Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Always use a large pot or Dutch oven to make chicken pot pie so that you have plenty of room for all the ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to use a variety of vegetables in your pot pie. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, peas, and corn.
  • To make your chicken pot pie extra creamy, add a cup of heavy cream or milk to the filling.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry.
  • Be sure to let the pot pie cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will give the filling time to set and the crust time to firm up.
  • Serve chicken pot pie with a side salad or a bowl of soup for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Chicken pot pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and hearty chicken pot pie that your family and friends will love.

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