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    Home » Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (From Scratch)

    Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (From Scratch)

    Published: Aug 26, 2020 · Modified: Sep 24, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This homemade Chicken Pot Pie recipe is made completely from scratch and is the best chicken pot pie you'll ever eat. A delicious filling made with a from-scratch sauce is nestled between two layers of flaky, buttery homemade pie crust for a meal your entire family will love. 

    piece of chicken pot pie on a plate

    Is there a more classic, cozy, fall meal than Chicken Pot Pie (or classic homemade meatloaf)? This homemade Chicken Pot Pie recipe is made completely from scratch and is the best chicken pot pie you'll ever eat.

    I often find chicken pot pie recipes with lots of processed ingredients - but not this from scratch version! You'll never used condensed soups or buy a frozen pot pie again after trying this homemade chicken pot pie! 

    The delicious filling is thick and made with a from-scratch sauce that is never runny! And it's all enveloped in a homemade double layer pie crust that is flaky and buttery, a meal your entire family will love! 

    chicken pot pie in a pie dish with one piece cut out

    Chicken Pot Pie Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

    overhead photo of the ingredients in this chicken pot pie recipe
    • Crust. See notes on this All Butter Pie Crust Recipe for substitutions on the crust ingredients. 
    • Cooked chicken breasts. I most often use diced rotisserie chicken. You can use leftover grilled chicken, shred chicken in the crockpot or on the stovetop (instructions in the recipe card). You can also use leftover turkey after Thanksgiving!
    • Red potatoes. Yukon Gold potatoes are a great substitute if you don't have red potatoes. 
    • Carrots, Celery, Peas, Corn. You can add or subtract just about any of the veggies in this recipe and use your favorites with great results. 
    • Better Than Bouillon. This is a pretty important ingredient in this chicken pot pie recipe. It is my favorite chicken base by far and imparts the best flavor. You can use another brand or bouillon cubes or chicken broth/stock, but be warned it won't taste exactly the same. 
    • 2% milk. Whole or 1% milk work well, I do not recommend using fat-free milk. 
    • All-purpose flour. You can sub gluten-free all-purpose flour if desired. Also bread flour works well in a pinch. 
    • Egg Wash. Optional but recommended. You can use just an egg yolk or just cream if desired, but I find a combination works the best. 
    chicken pot pie in a pie dish with one piece cut out on a plate near it

    How to make Chicken Pot Pie (from scratch)

    There are a few steps in this chicken pot pie recipe, but it really is easy to make! As always, we'll walk through the process step-by-step and don't forget to watch the video!

    Make the crust

    So many people wonder, "How do you make chicken pot pie crust from scratch?" Well It's really easy and takes less than 5 minutes! You can follow this all-butter pie crust tutorial and video for more detailed information on how to make it! 

    It's important to make the crust first because it has to chill for at least 1 hour before being rolled and used in this chicken pot pie recipe.  

    two overhead photos showing how to make a chicken pot pie crust

    Make the sauce

    The next step in the process is to make the sauce, and then set it aside while you cook potatoes and veggies for the filling. To do this, whisk together flour, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt pepper and milk together in a small bowl. 

    In a 4-quart pan over medium heat, boil water, then add the chicken bouillon and whisk until dissolved. Add the milk mixture to boiling water/bouillon and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to use later. 

    two overhead photos showing how to make chicken pot pie

    Make the Filling

    Add potatoes, 2 TBS butter and garlic and water to a large, nonstick saucepan and cover. Cook, covered for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.

    Add carrots, onion, celery and additional 2 TBS butter. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until soft, stirring occasionally.

    How to cook chicken for chicken pot pie

    If you don't keep rotisserie chicken on hand, to cook the chicken breasts follow these instructions: 

    1. Cover chicken breasts in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
    2. Boil the chicken covered for about 20-30 minutes, or until easily shredded. Remember, the thicker your chicken breasts are, the longer they will need to cook.
    two overhead photos showing how to make chicken pot pie

    Add peas, corn, chicken and sauce and then stir to combine. Cover and set aside while you roll out the pie crusts. 

    two overhead photos showing how to make chicken pot pie

    Putting it together

    Now it's time to put all the delicious parts of this chicken pot pie together!

    Roll out dough for crusts & fill

    Roll out both discs of dough. Fit one disc to the bottom of the pie plate. Roll out the second to be used as the top. Place bottom dough into the pie plate, then pour the filling into the bottom crust and spread it out evenly. 

    Add the other crust on top, pinch the edges together and cut an “X” in the top. Brush with the egg wash (if desired). 

    two overhead photos showing how to make chicken pot pie

    Bake

    Use a pie crust shield to protect the outer crust and bake at 425 for 30 - 35 minutes on the lower rack of your oven, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Remove the pie crush shield in the last 5 minutes of baking if the outer crust is not browning.

    Cool Slightly and Serve

    Remove from the oven and place the chicken pot pie on a wire cooling rack. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

    two overhead photos showing how to make chicken pot pie

    Serve!

    While I usually serve this homemade chicken pot pie warm as a meal of it's own (no side dishes required. You can choose to serve it with your favorite side dishes! Here are some recommendations on what to serve with chicken pot pie: 

    • Salad. We love serving chicken pot pie with a nice green salad, like this burrata salad, kale salad, etc.
    • Dinner rolls. These homemade dinner rolls are the perfect compliment to this chicken pot pie!
    • Bread. Who doesn't love to eat bread alongside chicken pot pie? This dutch oven bread or Pretzel bread are great choices. 
    • Vegetables. A side of roasted green beans, roasted broccoli, or balsamic roasted vegetables are great side dishes to serve with chicken pot pie. 

    FAQs about Chicken Pot Pie

    How do you keep chicken pie from getting soggy on the bottom? 

    If you find you have a soggy bottom crust I have two suggestions on how to troubleshoot that: 
    Make sure the filling is cooled slightly before adding it to the bottom crust. 
    Bake the chicken pot pie on the lowest rack in your oven to ensure it bakes thoroughly. 

    How do I thicken chicken pot pie? 

    Thankfully the homemade sauce in this chicken pot pie recipes ensures that your final result will be a beautifully thick, not liquidy homemade chicken pot pie!

    How long does chicken pot pie last in the fridge? 

    If you don't eat it all in 24 hours, (which we almost always do) this chicken pot pie recipe from scratch will last for 3-5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Can you freeze Homemade Chicken pot pie?

    Yes. I recommend baking the entire thing and then putting it in the freezer. To reheat, simply cover the frozen chicken pot pie with foil and warm it in the oven at 375 degrees F for 35-45 minutes.

    slice of chicken pot pie in a plate

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    Chicken Pot Pie from Scratch

    Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (From Scratch)

    Laura
    This homemade Chicken Pot Pie recipe is made completely from scratch and is the best chicken pot pie you'll ever eat. A delicious filling made with a from-scratch sauce is nestled between two layers of flaky, buttery homemade pie crust for a meal your entire family will love. 
    4.97 from 31 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Chilling time (crust) 1 hr
    Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14 Servings
    Calories 355 kcal

    Equipment

    • pie dish
    • pie crust shield
    • rolling pin
    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • 3 quart saucepan
    • glass batter bowl
    • spatula
    • whisk
    • pastry brush

    Ingredients
     
     

    Double Pie Crust

    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • 1 tsp granulated sugar
    • 1 cup salted butter chilled and cubed
    • ½ cup ice water

    Chicken pot pie filling

    • 2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded (about 4-5 cups)
    • 2 red potatoes diced (about 2 cups)
    • 4 TBS butter divided
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 ½ TBS minced garlic
    • 3 carrots diced
    • 2 stalks celery (1 cup), diced
    • ½ cup onion diced
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper
    • ½ cup frozen peas
    • ½ cup frozen corn

    Chicken pot pie filling sauce

    • 2 cups water
    • 2 ½ TBS better than bouillon chicken base
    • 1 ½ cups 2% milk
    • ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp sea salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • ½ tsp garlic powder

    Egg Wash

    • 1 TBS heavy cream or whole or 2% milk
    • 1 egg yolk

    Instructions
     

    To Make Crust:

    • Add flour, sea salt, sugar, butter and ice cold water to the container of a food processor fitted with the “S” blade.
    • Process until coarse crumbs form.
    • Dump the dough mixture out onto a work surface and form it into a ball. Then divide it into two equal portions and form those portions into two discs.
    • Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
    • After crust has chilled and you are ready to make the chicken pot pie:
    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

    Make the sauce:

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt and pepper.
    • Add milk and whisk until combined, set aside.
    • In a 4-quart pan over medium heat, boil water.
    • Add chicken bouillon and whisk until dissolved.
    • Add milk/dry ingredient mixture to boiling water/bouillon, whisk to combine.
    • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick (about 3 minutes).
    • Remove from heat, cover and set aside.

    To Make Filling:

    • Add potatoes, 2 TBS butter and garlic and water to a large, nonstick saucepan and cover. Cook covered for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.
    • Add carrots, onion, celery and additional 2 TBS butter. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until soft, stirring occasionally.
    • Add peas, corn, chicken and sauce. Stir until combined. Remove from heat and set aside.

    Putting it together.

    • Roll out both discs of dough.
    • Fit one disc to the bottom of the pie plate. Roll out the second to be used as the top.
    • Place bottom dough into the pie plate.
    • Put filling on top of the crust.
    • Add the other crust on top, pinch the edges together and cut an “X” in the top.
    • Whisk together the egg yolk and heavy cream.
    • Brush it all over the crust with a pastry brush.
    • Use a pie crust shield to protect the outer crust.
    • Bake at 425 for 30 - 35 minutes on the lower rack of your oven, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Remove the pie crush shield in the last 5 minutes of baking if the outer crust is not browning.
    • Remove from the oven and place the chicken pot pie on a wire cooling rack. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

    Video

    Notes

    Ingredient Substitutions  

    • Crust. See notes on this All Butter Pie Crust Recipe for substitutions on the crust ingredients. 
    • Cooked chicken breasts. I most often use diced rotisserie chicken. You can use leftover grilled chicken, shred chicken in the crockpot or on the stovetop (instructions in the recipe card). You can also use leftover turkey after Thanksgiving!
    • Red potatoes. Yukon Gold potatoes are a great substitute for reds.
    • Carrots, Celery, Peas, Corn. You can add or subtract just about any of the veggies in this recipe and use your favorites with great results. 
    • Better Than Bouillon. This is an important ingredient in this chicken pot pie recipe. You can use another brand or bouillon cubes or chicken broth/stock.
    • 2% milk. Whole or 1% milk work well, I do not recommend using fat-free milk. 
    • All-purpose flour. You can sub gluten-free all-purpose flour if desired. Also bread flour works well in a pinch. 
    • Egg Wash. Optional but recommended. You can use just an egg yolk or just cream if desired, but I find a combination works the best. 

    How to cook chicken for chicken pot pie

    If you don't keep rotisserie chicken on hand, to cook the chicken breasts follow these instructions: 
    1. Cover chicken breasts in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
    2. Boil the chicken covered for about 20-30 minutes, or until easily shredded. Remember, the thicker your chicken breasts are, the longer they will need to cook.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1portionCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 681mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2825IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Lisa

      January 24, 2023 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome! Thank you! I probably will make extra dough next time; I made purses with the leftover dough but I still had a goodly amount of filling left. Still, none will be wasted. 🙂

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