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    Chicken Pot Pie

    Published by Melissa on October 3, 2022 | Updated October 3, 2022 | 15 Comments

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    There is just something comforting about Pumpkin Chicken Pot Pies. Pot pies are easier than you think and will warm your soul and satisfy your appetite.  via @barbarabakesThere is just something comforting about Pumpkin Chicken Pot Pies. Pot pies are easier than you think and will warm your soul and satisfy your appetite.  via @barbarabakesThere is just something comforting about Pumpkin Chicken Pot Pies. Pot pies are easier than you think and will warm your soul and satisfy your appetite.  via @barbarabakes

    There is just something comforting about Chicken Pot Pies. Pot pies are easier than you think and will warm your soul and satisfy your appetite. 

    Homemade pot pies are so much better than anything you can buy at the store. Plus, it is less expensive to make it at home too. You are going to delight in the savory taste of the filling and the flaky outer crust. 

    a whole pumpkin chicken pot pie and a slice served on a white plate

    Pumpkin Chicken Pot Pie

    This delicious recipe is for a classic chicken pot pie. It includes baked chicken, a creamy vegetable mixture and the best homemade crust. I like to make this recipe when I have leftover chicken or vegetables that I need to use up.

    Don’t be intimidated by making the pie crust. Sure, you could use store bought pie crust but it just doesn’t hold a candle to the flakiness you will find from making the crust from scratch. The key is to chill both the unsalted butter and the shortening. That is where the desired flakiness texture comes from.

    one slice of chicken pot pie on a white plate with a fork

    Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Flour
    • Onion
    • Chicken broth
    • Milk
    • Chicken
    • Potatoes
    • Frozen peas
    • Frozen carrots
    • Shortening

    Recipe Instructions

    1. Heat butter over low heat until melted. Blend in flour, onion, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat.
    2. Stir in broth and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
    3. Stir in chicken and vegetables and set aside.
    4. Make Perfect Pie Crust recipe and double it.
    5. Combined flour and salt in a bowl. Cut chilled butter into small cubes. Cut butter and shortening into flour mixture until it resembles very coarse meal.
    6. Gradually add water. Divide in half, form into two round disks, and wrap in plastic. Chill for 30 minutes.
    7. Pour filling into pie shell and top with pie crust. 
    8. Cook uncovered 30 to 35 minutes.
    close up of pumpkin chicken pot pie

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why use cold butter and shortening for the pie crust

    The reason to use cold ingredients for flaky pie crust is that as the crust cooks, the heat from the oven explodes solid fat particles. These miniature explosions of solid butter and shortening release steam. In turn, the steam creates individual crisp layers of crust. 
     
    If you were to use soft or melted butter, on the other hand, a lot of that moisture has already escaped from the butter before cooking. Instead of crisp, light layers, your pie crust is more likely to be oily and soggy.
    For this reason, it’s important to use ice water and to avoid warming the dough too much by handling it or over mixing it. 

    Would a rotisserie chicken work in this pot pie?

    Yes! If you don’t have leftover chicken and you don’t want to take the time to cook some then I suggest using a rotisserie chicken. It will save you some time and will taste great too. 

    Can I freeze a chicken pot pie?

    Chicken pot pies freeze wonderfully. Cover with foil and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to bake it, take it out of the freezer for 30 minutes to thaw a bit prior to baking.

    What vegetables are good in a chicken pot pie?

    I like to include onions, carrots, potatoes and peas but feel free to use what you have on hand or in your freezer. 

    slice of chicken pumpkin pot pie on a white plate

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    If you’ve tried this Chicken Pot Pie or any other recipe on Barbara Bakes, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some pictures of it, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories.

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    Chicken Pot Pie

    There is just something comforting about Pumpkin Chicken Pot Pies. Pot pies are easier than you think and will warm your soul and satisfy your appetite.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 449kcal
    Author: Melissa Griffiths
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    Ingredients

    • ⅓ c. butter
    • ⅓ c. flour
    • ⅓ c. chopped onion
    • ¼ t. salt
    • ¼ t. pepper
    • 1 ¾ c. chicken broth
    • ⅓ c. milk
    • 2 c. cooked chicken
    • 1 cooked potato diced
    • ½ c. frozen peas
    • ½ c. frozen carrots

    PERFECT PIE CRUST

    • 2 ½ c. flour
    • 1 t. salt
    • ¼ c. unsalted butter chilled
    • ⅔ c. shortening chilled (You get the flakiness from the shortening and the great taste from the butter)
    • 5 to 6 T. ice water

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425º.
    • Heat butter over low heat until melted. Blend in flour, onion, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
    • Stir in broth and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. (Add more milk for too thick).
    • Stir in chicken and vegetables.
    • Pour into pie shell or casserole dish and top with pie crust.
    • Cook uncovered 30 to 35 minutes. Let set a few minute before cutting.
    • PERFECT PIE CRUST (DOUBLE CRUST)
    • Combined flour and salt in a bowl. Cut butter into small cubes. Cut butter and shortening into flour mixture until it resembles very coarse meal.
    • Gradually add water. Divide in half, form into two round disks, and wrap in plastic. Chill for 30 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 8875mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 3mg
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    I am excited for you to make this Chicken Pot Pie full of delicious vegetables, a homemade gravy and the best homemade crust. It is the ultimate comfort meal on a cold day. 

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    1. Nagi@RecipeTinEats

      April 06, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Lovely pot pie! I love the face you made. It’s very bright! The filling looks good and delicious!

      Reply
    2. Sophie

      November 04, 2008 at 3:15 pm

      Adorable pot pie :). the filling sounds so yummy too, and the crust, delicious :).

      Reply
    3. The Blonde Duck

      November 03, 2008 at 10:51 pm

      It’s so cute! I love it!

      Reply
    4. Lisa

      November 03, 2008 at 10:38 pm

      Oh, I love looking at this pot pie.

      Reply
    5. Maria

      November 03, 2008 at 3:53 pm

      What a fun pot pie!

      Reply
    6. Pam

      November 03, 2008 at 2:55 pm

      I love, love, love pot pies. Your’s looks so festive and cute. The crust looks flaky and perfect.

      Reply
    7. Lisa magicsprinkles

      November 03, 2008 at 5:05 am

      Mmmmm. I’ve left a surprise for you at my blog!

      Reply
    8. RecipeGirl

      November 03, 2008 at 3:38 am

      How cute is that???!

      Reply
    9. Marisa

      November 03, 2008 at 2:13 am

      That looks so good! I love the pumpkin face?!?

      Reply
    10. Lynn

      November 02, 2008 at 6:21 pm

      I am not a huge chicken pot pie fan, but, this looks really good. Great, in fact. And I love how cute it turned out. I may just have to make this for the man who eats everything, my husband.

      Reply
    11. Cathy

      November 01, 2008 at 3:35 pm

      Chicken pie is one of my favorite comfort foods. Love the pumpkin face. What a good idea.

      Reply
    12. Meg

      November 01, 2008 at 11:21 am

      How clever and fun for Halloween! Yum…pot pie!

      Reply
    13. Amy

      November 01, 2008 at 2:34 am

      omg…that is too cute!

      Reply
    14. Lorraine E

      November 01, 2008 at 1:14 am

      That is so cute Barbara! I love it! 🙂 My sister asked me to make the exact same thing for her for Christmas -I’ll show this to her, she’ll love it!

      Reply
    15. Megan

      November 01, 2008 at 12:41 am

      That is very cute! I love it. 🙂

      Reply

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