Best 8 Simple Classic Chicken Potpie Recipes

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From savory biscuit tops to creamy chicken and vegetable fillings, there are few cold-weather meals more classic than a steaming bowl of chicken potpie. Comforting and hearty, it’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, making it a budget-friendly dish that’s easy to prepare. Whether you’re looking for a traditional version with a flaky crust or a modern take featuring puff pastry or crescent rolls, you’re sure to find a recipe here that will warm your heart and soul.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC CHICKEN POTPIE



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Our neighbors and a friend from back home are always after me to make "those yummy potpies". That's all the encouragement I need, since we really like 'em, too! -Ada May Smith, Citrus Springs, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (about 16 ounces), thawed
2-1/4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
Dough for single-crust pie

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a greased deep 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine first four ingredients., In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and thyme until blended; gradually whisk in broth and bouillon. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over vegetable mixture., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to fit top of dish; place over filling. Trim and flute edge. Cut slits in top., Bake until golden brown and filling is heated through, 18-20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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

SIMPLE, CLASSIC CHICKEN POTPIE



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Shredded rotisserie chicken and sherry lend this classic potpie a rich, comforting flavor.

Provided by USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Pot Pie Recipes     Chicken Pot Pie Recipes

Time 1h23m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups roasted, shredded rotisserie chicken
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 small stalks celery, cut crosswise 1/4-inch thick
2 cups chicken broth
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
⅓ cup butter
9 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup dry sherry or white wine
Salt and ground pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, not thawed

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to low-center position; heat oven to 400 degrees. If using whole rotisserie chickens, separate meat from skin and bones, and tear into bite-size pieces. Discard skin and bones. Then remove pie dough from its box and follow directions for bringing to room temperature.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; saute until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl along with the chicken; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, microwave chicken broth and milk in a microwave-safe bowl until steamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Heat butter over medium heat in the empty pan. When foaming subsides, whisk in flour and thyme; cook until golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in hot milk mixture. Bring to simmer, then continue to simmer until sauce fully thickens, about1 minute. Turn off heat, stir in sherry or wine, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir chicken mixture, parsley and the peas and carrots into the sauce. Divide mixture between two 9-inch deep-dish pie plates. Top each with pie dough, and flute crust by pinching with your fingers. Set on a baking sheet and bake until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. (Optional: Wrap second potpie in freezer wrap and freeze for a later meal. Remove wrapping, place potpie on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees until golden and bubbly, about 1 hour.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 398.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 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

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN POTPIE



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Although this uses leftover chicken, I serve it sometimes as a special company dinner. Actually, my husband may enjoy it more than the original roasted bird with all the fixings! -Marilyn Hockey, Lisle, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups water
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
PASTRY:
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons celery seed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1/3 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in water, milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in chicken and vegetables; set aside. , For pastry, combine flour and celery seed in a bowl. Cut in cream cheese and butter until crumbly. Work mixture by hand until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll two-thirds of dough into a 12-in. square. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish. Pour filling into crust. Roll remaining dough into 9-in. square; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. , Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 38g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CLASSIC CHICKEN POT PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 stick butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch dry mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 pound cooked chicken breast, cubed
1/4 cup sweet peas
Store-bought puff pastry sheets, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a heavy-duty pot, cook the onion, celery and carrot with the butter on medium to high heat until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (be careful not to burn). Stir in the flour and cook until a paste forms. Reduce to low heat and add the chicken broth, half-and-half, sea salt, sage, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, dry mustard and cayenne. Cook until thickened, periodically stirring. Remove from the heat and add the chicken and peas. (Pot pie filling can be made the day before and chilled, or day-of if using right away.) Portion the pot pie filling into 4 small oven-safe crocks or baking dishes, with at least 1 cup filling per dish. Cut the puff pastry sheets according to the sizes of the baking dishes, enough to cover the top.
  • Bake until the puff pastry is golden brown and has risen, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

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

CHICKEN POTPIE



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Use a little extra seasoning while preparing this chicken potpie; the flavors mellow as it cooks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
4 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
1 large yellow onion, cut in half
2 fresh bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
1 rib celery, cut into thirds
1 cup plus 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) plus 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large egg yolks
9 ounces red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 pearl onions, peeled and cut lengthwise if large
1 medium leek, white and light-green parts only, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and washed
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
6 ounces button mushrooms, quartered if large
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, chicken stock, yellow onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, 3 thyme sprigs, and celery in a stockpot, and add enough water just to cover the chicken. Bring stock to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • Pick enough thyme leaves to make 3 tablespoons. Combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon thyme leaves in the bowl of a food processor, and set remaining 2 tablespoons thyme aside. Add 10 tablespoons chilled butter cut into small pieces, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. While the food processor is running, add 3 tablespoons ice water and 1 egg yolk, and process until the dough holds together. Turn dough onto plastic wrap, flatten into circle, and wrap well; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Drain chicken, and reserve the stock. Remove the skin from the chicken, and remove all the chicken from the carcass. Shred the chicken into bite-size strips, and set aside. Strain the stock, and set aside 2 cups. Reserve the remaining stock for another use.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add red potatoes and pearl onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to turn golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Add leeks, carrots, and mushrooms, and cook 4 to 5 minutes more. Add the remaining 5 tablespoons flour, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in reserved chicken stock and milk, and bring to a simmer. Cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add reserved chicken pieces, parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons thyme, lemon zest, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and the ground pepper; transfer to a large casserole dish. Set aside.
  • Roll out the dough until it is 1/4 inch thick, and transfer to a baking sheet. Allow to chill 15 minutes. Make an egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining yolk and heavy cream. Working quickly, place the dough over the top of the chicken mixture, and tuck extra dough around the edges. Cut slits on top to allow steam to escape. Brush with the egg wash, and place on a baking sheet. Bake until crust is golden, 35 to 40 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your potpie a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, peas, and potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry. Cook it until it is just cooked through.
  • Make sure the filling is thick enough. Otherwise, it will be too runny. If it is too thin, add some flour or cornstarch to thicken it.
  • Use a good quality pie crust. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor and texture of your potpie. You can either make your own pie crust or buy a pre-made one.
  • Bake the potpie until the crust is golden brown. This will take about 30-35 minutes.

Conclusion:

Chicken potpie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious chicken potpie that the whole family will love. Here are some additional tips for making chicken potpie:
  • You can use any type of chicken for this recipe, such as boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • If you are using frozen vegetables, be sure to thaw them before adding them to the potpie.
  • You can also add other ingredients to your potpie, such as mushrooms, corn, or bacon.
  • Serve the potpie with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or salad.

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