This Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe is made completely from scratch! It has a buttery, flaky crust and the most luscious chicken and vegetable filling!
Chicken Pot Pie (From Scratch!)
I remember my mom bringing home a frozen pot pie from the store on the nights that she was just too crazy busy to make it from scratch. Back then that was the norm, you know? Convenience items weren’t thought twice about because they were there to help moms get dinner on the table.
Since that time, I’d forgotten about pot pie until years and years ago we had a homemade one from a friend and it was comfort food perfection! We’ve had our chicken pot pie soup on the blog for a long time, but we’ve needed a classic chicken pot pie. Sadly it’s taken me until now to develop the perfect pie crust and chicken pot pie filling, but here it is!
I mean, the crust had to be buttery and flaky but still hold up to the filling and my gosh, that filling needed to be perfect! None of this watery mumbo jumbo. And no, it should not taste like chicken gravy either. It should be a perfect sauce with well seasoned big pieces of chicken in it. Rotisserie chicken is a must to achieve that. Not only is it easier, but the flavor and texture are meant to be!
Gather all your loved ones near and dive in to this homemade pot pie! The crust is flaky and perfectly encases the rich and creamy chicken and vegetable filling. It is comfort in every single bite!
What’s Needed for Homemade Chicken Pot Pie?
This easy chicken pot pie recipe has two main parts: the homemade pot pie crust and the veggie-packed filling. Here’s what you’ll need to make this chicken pot pie from scratch:
- All-purpose flour
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Salt
- Rotisserie chicken
- Carrots, peas, and corn
- Yellow onion
- Celery
- Garlic
- Nutmeg
- Fresh thyme
- Chicken broth
- Milk
- Egg
- Water
How to Make Chicken Pot Pie
Step 1: Make the Chicken Pot Pie Crust
A pot pie requires a special chicken pot pie crust! It has to be buttery and sturdy, but still flaky. I have finally figured it out! Follow the instructions for making my absolute favorite pie crust recipe for a double crust chicken pot pie.
Once you’ve made the pie crust, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, and split your dough into two equal parts. Roll out half and place it into your pie pan, then wrap your pie plate and the other half of the dough in plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator while you prep the filling.
Step 2: Prep the Chicken Pot Pie Filling
The vegetables will be cooked in two steps. First, take the carrots, corn and peas and place them in a pot and fill it with enough water to just cover the veggies. Heat it over medium heat until the veggies are tender (about 15 minutes). Drain them and combine them with the chicken in a bowl.
The next step in cooking vegetables will be to saute the onions, garlic and celery. Melt the butter in a dutch oven pot and cook the onions, garlic and celery until they are translucent (about 3 minutes). This will become the base for the sauce.
Add the flour, seasonings and herbs to the sauteed veggies and butter and stir continuously for 30 seconds. Slowly pour in the broth and milk stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Add the sauce to the chicken, corn, carrots and peas and mix everything together.
Step 3: Assemble the Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Pour the filling into the bottom pie crust. Roll out the top pie crust and place it on the pie. Pinch the edges closed and cut slits in the top. These will allow the pie to vent and cook properly. Whisk together the egg and water and brush the top of the pie. If you want the best chicken pot pie, it has to have that beautiful golden crust. The egg wash on top helps create that.
Step 4: Bake Pot Pie
Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the top is perfectly golden. Pull the pie out of the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
How to Make Sure the Bottom Pie Crust is Cooked
I didn’t do anything fancy to make sure the bottom crust was cooked, but here are a few tips that might help you out if you are worried about it.
- Place your pie on a lower baking rack. Having the pie closer to the heat source will concentrate the heat at the bottom of the pie. The bottom crust is important, and you don’t want it to be soggy.
- Place your pie on a hot cookie sheet. While you are assembling your pie, put a cookie sheet in the oven and preheat it. Then you are ready to bake, set your pie on the preheated cookie sheet. This helps make the dough impermeable to the pie filling.
- Put your filling into your pie nice and hot. If the filling is hot, it will actually start cooking the crust immediately before it even goes into the oven and reduce the sogginess.
How to Get a Shiny Golden Pie Crust
Getting that perfectly golden shiny top crust all depends on your glaze. Some people use milk, others use an egg wash. We go with the egg wash in this easy chicken pot pie recipe. The sugars and proteins caramelize before the crust bakes completely so it adds that extra beautiful color.
FAQ
Can I Use Other Veggies in This Chicken Pot Pie?
The vegetables that go into a chicken pot pie are totally up to you. We’ve gone with the standard carrots, corn and peas in this recipe but here are some others that would be delicious to add:
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- green beans
- asparagus
- mushrooms
Just go with what your family loves!
Can Chicken Pot Pie Be Frozen Before Baking?
Chicken pot pie can be prepared and frozen before or after baking. Freezing unbaked chicken pot pies is more desirable because the crust will bake up crisp and flaky, whereas a baked pie that has been frozen may result in a soggy crust.
How Long Can An Unbaked Chicken Pot Pie Keep In The Freezer?
A frozen chicken pot pie will keep for about 1 month.
How Do You Bake A Frozen Chicken Pot Pie?
You should bake the pie without thawing first. Brush the top with an egg wash or cream and bake at 375 degrees until browned and bubbly, about 45 minutes.
How Long Will Chicken Pot Pie Last?
Freshly baked chicken pot pie will keep for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
Tips for the BEST Chicken Pot Pie
- If desired, you can prep the crust the night before you plan on assembling the pot pie. Just pull it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you want to roll it out so it’s easier to shape.
- You can also prep the chicken pot pie filling the night before and gently reheat it before assembling the pot pie the next day. Easy peasy!
- We LOVE the homemade pot pie crust, but I understand if you just don’t have the time to make it from scratch. If that’s the case, pick up a package of your favorite store-bought pie crust.
More Comfort Food Recipes You Must Try:
- Classic Meatloaf
- Beef Stew
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Garlic Butter Steak
- Broccoli Bake with Bacon
- Instant Pot Chili
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Sloppy Joes
- Lasagna Pasta
- Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Pot Pie
Description
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, very cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 sticks)
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 8-12 Tablespoon Ice Water
For the Filling:
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken, , meat removed and cut into cubes, see note
- 1 Cup Carrots, , chopped
- 1 Cup Frozen Corn
- 1 Cup Frozen Peas
- 1/3 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 Yellow Onion, , minced
- 1 Stick Celery, , sliced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, , minced
- 1/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Pinch Nutmeg
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme
- 1 3/4 Cup Chicken Broth
- 2/3 Cup Whole Milk, (or heavy cream for an extra creamy pot pie)
For the Egg Wash:
- 1 Egg
- 1 Teaspoon Water
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Place the flour, sugar and salt into a bowl and mix well.
- Add the butter and using a pastry cutter or two forks, mix until the butter is pea sized.
- Add the water, just a few tablespoons at a time, stirring gently with a fork until the dough is just coming together but is still crumbly. Test that the dough is ready by squeezing the dough in your hands until it holds.
- Smash the dough together and separate into two balls.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and rest in the fridge for 1 hour. Allow to sit out for a few minutes and then roll out dough.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Roll out half of the dough into the pie plate. Set pie plate and remaining dough in plastic wrap in the fridge.
For the Filling:
- Place the carrots, corn and peas in a pan with just enough water to cover them. Heat over medium heat until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- Stir together the chicken and veggies in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a large dutch oven or pot, add the butter and once melted add the onions, celery and garlic, cooking until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in flour and seasonings, and herbs. Cook, stirring continuously for 30 seconds.
- Slowly add the broth and milk, stirring frequently until thick. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the chicken and veggies and pour into a pie dish.
- Roll the remaining pie crust over the top and pinch the edges shut. Cut slits in the top of the pie.
- Whisk together the egg and the water and brush it all over the top crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 425 degrees F, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve!
Notes
- One rotisserie chicken yields about 3 cups of cooked chicken
- Chicken pot pie will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
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Cheryl F.
This is a wonderful chicken pot pie! I make it regularly and it is always delicious. I use half & half and the Pillsbury pie crusts that you unroll. I also add a spoon of Better Than Bouillon Chicken stock to it. Everyone I make it for asks for the recipe!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for your feedback and tips Cheryl!
Sarah
Excellent chicken pot pie! Flaky, golden crust and a creamy yummy filling. I used cream instead of milk as recommended as an option for a creamier filling. It’s worth it! This is certainly a do again!
Sweet Basil
Thank you Sarah!! I appreciate your support and feedback so much!
nicole g
I LOVE this recipe! It’s become a go to in the fall because my husband loves it! The only thing I add it chopped potatoes to it! I put a cup of raw potatoes in with he frozen veggies to cook them for the 15 minutes.
If I make two and freeze one, how long should I cook it after frozen and at what temp?
Sweet Basil
Hi Nicole! You should bake the pie without thawing first. Brush the top with an egg wash or cream and bake at 375 degrees until browned and bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Carol Fougerousse
This is the best chicken pot pie recipe ever. This is my family’s favorite for family dinner night. Of course I have to double it for the eight of us! Thanks!
Sweet Basil
Yay! Thank you so much Carol!!
Janelle Youngstrom
I made this for dinner this week and my whole family loved it, even my son who whined and complained about it at first glance. That’s his M.O. He even had a second slice. Another great recipe for a cool fall evening. Thanks Carrian!
Sweet Basil
Yay! Thank you so much Janelle! There are few things better than watching a picky eater give something a try and actually like it!
ShannonL
This would never have fit in my pie pans. I made it in a cast iron skillet. I used 4 small leftover chicken breasts that had been seasoned before cooking so that may have given this dish more flavor. The guys in my house all loved it. My husband said it’s something I should make once a week!
Sweet Basil
That is great news!! So glad it was a hit in your house Shannon! Yes, I always have some leftover filling which my kids love to eat just like thick soup.
Mary Stark-Davis
Interesting blog and recipes. Chix pot pie sounds/reads to be tasty and beautiful; but why is it no one ever puts out a rec ipe for individual pot pies? A 2-crust individual pot pie the size of a Banquet and and/or Marie Calendar one might be a nice recipe one could freeze a bunch of. Just a thought.
Sweet Basil
Hi Mary! You can definitely adapt this recipe to individual pies. Assemble the pies as stated in the instructions and they will probably only need to bake for 15-20 minutes. This crust recipe would probably make 6-8 individual pot pies depending on how big your individual pie plates are.
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I cooked this on Thursday, September 23 for National Chicken Pot Pie Day!! We very much enjoyed this for dinner. I followed the recipe fairly closely except for 2 modifications. First, I baked 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts well seasoned with S&P and EVOO and small diced instead of shredding. My local grocery didn’t have any rotisserie chicken left; no whole chicken; only 1 – 10 pkg of bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. Second, I purchased frozen pie crust instead of making fresh – didn’t have time to make from scratch. I let it rest for a good 20+ minutes before serving. Leftovers for lunch the next day were delicious also. Thank you for a great recipe.
Sweet Basil
Love to hear this!! Thank you so much for the feedback and tips!
Carrie W
Best chicken pot pit I’ve ever had. I’ll be making this again on our family vacation. If I make ahead of time would it be best to freeze dough and freeze filling then put it together the day of? Or can I put it all together and cook within a couple days?
Sweet Basil
Hi Carrie! There are a couple of sections in the FAQs that should help you. You’ll want to make the pot pies completely and then freeze before baking.
You should bake the pie without thawing first. Brush the top with an egg wash or cream and bake at 375 degrees until browned and bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Sara N
Looks delicious! I only have skim milk on hand. Would this recipe still work or would I be better off waiting to make this until I have whole milk?
Thanks!
Sweet Basil
I would probably wait until you can get whole milk. I’m afraid the filling will be too runny with skim.
Shelly
I haven’t made a homemade chicken pot pie in decades. My family LOVED this recipe so much that they want me to make it again and soon! It was easy to make and very tasty.
Sweet Basil
Yay! Thank you so much Shelly! I’m so glad this was a hit for your family!
Liz
This was delicious! So glad I tried this recipe. I’m definitely adding this meal into the rotation. Thanks!
Sweet Basil
Thank you Liz!! We sure love this one too!
Carrie W
Such a good recipe. I will definitely be making this again. The crust is perfectly flakey. Loved it.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so so much!
Heather R.
I made this tonight and my whole family loved it!! My 6-year-old boys gobbled it up saying it was one of their favorite dinners ever!! I could have cried!! Thank you!!!
Sweet Basil
When you find a recipe that the whole family loves, it is definitely worth a good cry!! I’m so glad this recipe was a hit for your family! Thank you so much for the feedback!
Shae Whitehead
I’ve now made this recipe several times because it is AMAZING! I’m wondering what you would do to turn this into a vegetarian pot pie? Just don’t add the chicken, simple as that?
Sweet Basil
You’ve got it! Leave out the chicken and add more veggies if you want! Thank you so much for your support Shae!
Nan
This was very good. I did add diced potatoes and allowed the filling to cool somewhat before putting it in pie shell so the heat of the filling wouldn’t turn my top crust to mush. Otherwise, loved it and will definitely use this recipe again. Very clear instructions.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for the feedback! I love the sounds of adding potatoes! I’m always on bored with potatoes!
Rhonda Sleezer
This recipe was yummieeeeeee! I made it just as it read except I didn’t have any corn, so I substituted green beans. I think one could probably put whatever veggies one likes in this pie, and it would be excellent. It was delicious. I know this will be a go to recipe for me. Thank you for sharing it.
Sweet Basil
Yay! Rhonda, thank you so much for your feedback! So glad you enjoy this recipe!
Sandy
This recipe was so amazing!!! My whole family said it was a keeper and I should make it again! Thank you so much!
Sandy Guidry
How many ounces or quantity of chicken would I use if not using a whole rotisserie chicken. I buy shredded rotisserie chicken breast at Costco and want to use that. We only like white meat.
Sweet Basil
Hi Sandy! Great question! A whole rotisserie chicken yields about 3 cups of chicken. Start with 3 cups! Enjoy!
Sandy Guidry
Thank you so much! I just started cooking it I ended up buying 3 chicken breast! I may have too much but there’s always chicken salad! We are looking forward to eating it tonight! Thank you!
Sweet Basil
Yes, and no one ever complained about more chicken in their chicken pot pie! Let us know how it goes!
Sandy
This recipe was so amazing!!! My whole family said it was a keeper and I should make it again! Thank you so much!
Sweet Basil
This is what we love to hear! Thank you so much Sandy!
Brandi
Is there any reason I can’t make this with fresh garden vegetables instead of frozen? Would I need to precook the corn and peas? Thanks! Either way I can’t wait to try it out 🙂
Sweet Basil
Garden fresh veggies are just great! No need to precook. Let us know what you think!
Barbara
I have always been a so so baker . And always looked for that one pie crust recipe. Well… glory be THIS IS IT . I knew how to make the inside. Pretty much like this one . But the pie crust..OMG it finally came together. And i think it was the way you suggested putting it together . Thank you..
Sweet Basil
Hurray!! Thank you Barbara! You’ve made my day!
Charity
I’ve made this recipe a dozen times now and it never fails! Absolutely delicious and a family favorite. My two girls would eat just the entire crust if I let them. We even made it with turkey with our leftovers after Thanksgiving and my husband couldn’t stop raving about it. I even made it for my sister and her kids when they visited and she said they requested it when they got home, and she has some very picky eaters. Thank you for a phenomenal recipe!!
Sweet Basil
Yay!! Thank you so much Charity! I did the same thing with my turkey leftover! I’ll be writing a post for that soon. Thank you for the feedback and for taking time to leave us a comment!
Laura
This is the best pot pie!! Just an fyi, we needed more salt, so we will make it with salted butter.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much Laura!
beka
i made this pot pie about a week ago and already can’t wait for the next time it joins dinner rotation. it was absolutely phenomenal! i was so confident in this recipe that i actually took a couple slices to my mother-in-law, lol. i changed a couple of things: omitted the corn, added mushrooms, increased the amounts of celery and thyme. it was my first time making a homemade pie crust and really, it couldn’t have been easier. thanks so much for sharing this gift with the world… what a dream this dish was.
Sweet Basil
Thank you SO much! The mother-in-law test too…that is saying something!! Thank you for taking time to leave us a comment!
Rachel
Wanted to make this for another family. What’s the best way to freeze it so they can just pop it in the oven whenever they like?
Sweet Basil
Hi Rachel! Check out the FAQ section in the post. It covers how to freeze it and then how to bake it after it has been frozen.
Maggie
Hands down, BEST thing I’ve ever made. My husband and I have never had a pie so delicious and I can’t believe I made it! I forgot peas at the grocery store, so I subbed mushrooms and it was still phenomenal. Will be making this again and sharing with all of my family and friends!!
Sweet Basil
You’ve made my day Maggie!! Thank you so much for taking time to leave a comment! I’m totally adding mushrooms in the next time I make this!
Sonia
Made this yesterday but with leftover turkey and it was so yummy! I made the crust, which was my first time making a crust, and it was super easy. The crust came out buttery and flaky as recipe mentions. This one is definitely a keeper.
Sweet Basil
Yesssss Sonia! Thank you so much for the feedback! This is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey!
Autum
Can i do this with turkey?
Sweet Basil
Absolutely!! Enjoy!
Sarah
Made this tonight and it was excellent! My husband ate three pieces! I did make the pie dough the night before and refrigerate to help speed up the process today. I also left out the nutmeg as it’s not one of my favorite spices. The fresh thyme made the pot pie so tasty and the crust was perfect.
Sweet Basil
Love this! Thank you so much Sarah!
vickie
I’ve got one in the oven right now.
Sweet Basil
How was it??
Tristi
Oh my goodness, thank you!! I googled chicken pot pie recipes and I couldn’t even find one that made the crust from scratch. I made one that was more like a celery pie. I was about to give up, but then a coworker sent me this recipe. This is exactly what I was looking for – a recipe from someone that actually knows how to make a pie! Great tips on pastry making too! I love you. Writing your recipe down in my recipe book, it was absolutely delicious.
Sweet Basil
Tristi, you have made my day!! Thank you so much and I’m so glad you enjoyed this!
Maranda W.
Made this last night and it was delicious! Well worth the work! I have a ton of leftovers because I have a small family. Any ideas what the best way is to reheat this?
Sweet Basil
Thank you Maranda!! I usually just zap this in the microwave for a single serving. If I’m reheating the whole pie, I would stick it in the oven at 300 for about a half hour until it is heated through. Thank you for the feedback!
Alyssa
What’s the serving size on this?
Sweet Basil
Hi Alyssa! It’s about 1/8 of the whole pie.
Alyssa
Thank you! Going to try this tonight
Sweet Basil
Enjoy! We could love to hear what you think!
Hilary Davis
Can you freeze this?
Sweet Basil
Absolutely! It freezes great!
Kayla Molitoris
This recipe is amazing! This recipe also make 6 individual mini pies that take about 20-25 minutes to bake.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much Kayla! And thank you for the tip about the mini pies!
Shirley
My husband requested a chicken pot pie a few days ago. He doesn’t make requests very often so I decided to surprise him. I scrolled through Pinterest and landed on your recipe. Boy am I glad I did. It was so delicious. Due to time restrictions I used store bought crust but after reading the reviews I will try your crust next time. Only change I made was to add a smidge more salt. A keeper for sure!
Sweet Basil
Oh yay! I’m so glad to hear this Shirley! Yes, try our crust next time and let me know how it goes! Thank you so much for taking time to leave a comment!
Krystal
This was very good! For some reason, this made a lot more vegetables and sauce than needed so the filling was overflowing in the pie pan. I would make this again.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much Krystal! I usually have some extra, but it makes a great creamy soup for the next day!
Becky
My butter wasn’t evenly incorporating into my crust recipe, I tried using my hands with the icy cold butter to blend it but is there a better way to not have clumps of butter when rolling it out?
Sweet Basil
Hi Becky! Did you use a pastry cutter to blend it in? You want small pieces of butter clumps. It helps the crust be extra flaky.
Shelby Papageorgiou
Hello! Do we cook the bottom crust in the pie pan first, then add the filling and top crust and cook second? Or do we cook everything together? It looks like we cook/bake everything at once but a comment below stated that “we bake the pie at the same temp as we baked the crust” however I just didn’t see in the recipe where we bake the bottom pie crust by itself. Making this for dinner this evening 😊 thank you !
Sweet Basil
Hi Shelby! It all gets baked at the same time! Enjoy! We would love to hear what you think!
Jennifer
Wow… this recipe is a keeper! My husband requested homemade chicken pot pie for his birthday. This was my first time making it and the whole family raved about it. It tasted even better the next day! As I was writing this review, my grandma called me to tell me again how much she loved it! She said it was the best pot pie she has ever had…just incredible. Thank you for the amazing recipe!
Sweet Basil
Hurray! Thank you so much Jennifer! I’m so glad it was a hit for your family!
Charity Coyle
Made chicken pot pie from scratch for the first time ever using this recipe. It was SO good! Just the right flavor, texture and thickness. I did a little less thyme because my husband doesn’t care for it.
Doing it again I would do less chicken and more veggies with less salt as well, just our preference.
The crust was the quickest and best I’ve ever make. You could hear and feel the crisp crackle of a flaky outside and tender middle, probably because I made it quick and so it had all those good cold butter chunks that make a light and flaky crust.
This is a great recipe that I’m adding to my collection. Thank you for sharing this with the world!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so so much Charity! We appreciated the feedback and support so much! Xoxo!
Sandra
This is the one I have been looking for! It was delicious and had great flavor.
Sweet Basil
Music to my ears! Thank you Sandra!
Dana
Just about to make this recipe! Is it made in a 9” or 10” pie plate?
Thanks!
Sweet Basil
My pan is a 9″ but a 10″ will work just fine! Enjoy!
Amy
This is a great recipe! I have made it twice. Each time I added a layer on top of the filling of homemade mashed potatoes. College-aged kids now back home again absolutely love it! Thanks!
Sweet Basil
Ohhhh…that sounds delicious! So glad this is a hit in your house!
Marylin
This was so good! Can I use the pie recipe for a fruit pie?
Sweet Basil
Do you want to use the same crust? This crust is meant for more savory flavors. I would recommend this crust recipe for a fruit pie: https://ohsweetbasil.com/my-absolute-favorite-pie-crust-recipe/
Pauline
Regarding your recipe for chicken pot pie, may I substitute one vegetable for another, such as potatoes? We do not like celery, but if it’s okay, when and how do I add the potatoes? Thank you
Sweet Basil
Hi Pauline! Absolutely! Potatoes would be delicious in this! Peel and cut them into about 1/2 inch cubes and add them in step 1 with the carrots, peas and corn. Then just follow the rest of the steps as listed omitting the celery. Enjoy!
Mindi
I’m planning this for dine. This makes one pie plate correct? There are 5 of us (2 adults, 17, 14, 7) but 17 yr old only will eat chicken and crust if that. 🙄Just trying to decide if I should double. Thank you and we can’t wait to try it!!
Sweet Basil
Hey Mindi! We are 5 in our house with slightly younger ages and we usually only go through about 2/3 of it. I’d say to stick with 1!
Mindi
Thank you!! It’s on the menu for tonight! 😋
Sweet Basil
Enjoy!!
Casey
What temp do you bake the pie at? It’s not in the recipe.
Sweet Basil
Hi Casey! Great question and I apologize for the confusion! You keep the oven at the same temperature that you bake the crust…425 degrees.
Jana R
This was AMAZING! Next time I’ll use more veggies and less chicken, only because that’s the way we like it. And the crust was the best I’ve had. Will be making this again. Thank you!
Sweet Basil
Yay!! Thank you so much Jana!
Erin Reardon
Making this tomorrow but using chicken breast because I have everything on hand except a rotisserie chicken … How many breasts do you think I need to replace it? 4? Thank you cant wait
Sweet Basil
Great question! I would say 3-4 chicken breasts depending on their size. Enjoy!
Krystal
This is hands down the best chicken pot pie I or my family have ever tasted! And that’s according to two picky eaters and adults who are always looking for 5 star recipes. I couldn’t stop sampling it as I went about making it. Everyone was beyond satisfied and came back for seconds. Loving so many of your recipes! Especially the combination recipes, twists on classics. Make another cookbook in the future. I’m dying to see what else you guys come up with!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much Krystal! We are actually in the middle of making another cookbook right now! It should be out in spring of next year. So glad you loved this pot pie!
Kimberly
I just made this recipe for my brother in law and he (and everyone else) said it was the best chicken pot pie they’d ever had! Only changes I made at all were to replace some of the ice water w ice cold buttermilk, double the amount of garlic bc my cloves were small and I love garlic, and cooked my own chicken bc the rotisseries at my market are bland haha! But it was seriously perfect we are still drooling over the leftovers. Thank you!!!!!
Sweet Basil
Yay!! Thank you so so much for the feedback! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed it!
Claire
Can the crust be made the night before?
Sweet Basil
Yes absolutely! Just pull it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you want to roll it out. Enjoy!
Michele
Hands down the best pot pie recipe ever. I could not imagine a better pie than this one and I have had my fair share over the course of my 50 plus years. I used a Costco roasted chicken and heavy cream and I didn’t have any Thyme on hand so used poultry seasoning. I cooked on cookie sheet one level lower than middle of oven and my oh my. Crust was crisp and buttery and flaky deliciousness, and the filling . . Wow. I will never buy a frozen pot pie again. This recipe leaves all other pot pie options in the dust (per my teen son who LOVES pot pie).
Sweet Basil
This is amazing!! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked it!!
Michele
Can I make the filling a day ahead of time and re-heat just prior to pouring into pie crust?
Sweet Basil
Yes! You probably don’t even need to reheat it, just let it back a little longer.
Kelley
I have two questions, both due to the quarantine. ☹️ Can I use rice flour or baking flour instead of normal all purpose flour? Unfortunately I can’t find all purpose flour anywhere. Also, do you have any tips for when you can’t get a rotisserie chicken?
Sweet Basil
Hi Kelley! Oh boy…I’ve never tried using either so I’m not sure if they would work. If you can’t find AP flour, you could try our Chicken Pot Pie Soup (https://ohsweetbasil.com/chicken-or-turkey-pot-pie-soup-recipe/). For the chicken, just cook 2-3 chicken breasts. You could grill them, bake them, or cook them in and Instant Pot or slow cooker.
Kelley
Thank you!