Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
This easy chicken pot pie recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner warm, creamy, and packed with flavor. Made with rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables, it delivers that homemade taste without hours in the kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights, cold days, or when you need a cozy family meal everyone will love.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Pot Pie
- Quick & easy using simple ingredients
- Comforting & hearty perfect winter or “snow-day” meal
- Family-friendly everyone loves it
- Budget-friendly using rotisserie chicken
- Customizable with your favorite vegetables or cheese
- Make-ahead friendly and freezer-friendly
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (cooked)
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp rosemary (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease pie tins.
- Melt butter in a pan, cook onion until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then milk. Simmer until thick.
- Add seasonings, chicken, and vegetables. Mix well.
- Fill pie tins with mixture.
- Cover with pie crust, seal edges, and cut small slits.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden crust.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Swap homemade sauce with cream of chicken soup for a faster version
- Add cheese for extra creaminess
- Use a mix of your favorite vegetables
- Make ahead and freeze before baking
- Use only a top crust for a lighter version
Serving Ideas
Serve this homemade chicken pot pie with:
- Fresh green salad
- Steamed vegetables
- Warm dinner rolls or biscuits
