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Golden flaky homemade chicken pot pie on white kitchen counter

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

This ultimate chicken pot pie recipe is pure homemade comfort in every bite. With tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce wrapped in a flaky golden crust, it’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for family dinners, holidays, or meal prep.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 490kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 9-inch deep-dish pie pan Glass or ceramic preferred for even baking
  • Large skillet or Dutch oven For cooking filling
  • Whisk To make a smooth roux
  • Rolling pin If using homemade crust
  • Pastry brush For egg wash
  • Baking sheet To catch drips while baking

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 3 cups cooked chicken Diced; rotisserie works perfectly
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables Carrots, peas, corn, green beans
  • 1 medium onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • cup butter Unsalted preferred
  • cup all-purpose flour For thickening
  • 2 cups chicken broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup milk or cream Whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped

For the Crust

  • 2 pie crusts Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 egg Beaten for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon water Mixed with egg wash

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Melt butter in a skillet; sauté onion until soft.
  • Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in flour to make a roux; cook 2–3 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk.
  • Simmer until thickened; season with herbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in chicken, vegetables, and parsley; let cool 10–15 minutes.
  • Line pie pan with bottom crust and fill with cooled mixture.
  • Top with second crust; crimp edges and cut slits for steam.
  • Brush with egg wash and bake 30–35 minutes until golden.
  • Rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3100IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.5mg