If you want some pure comfort in your life that is simple but tasty then you need to whip up this Homemade Chicken Pot Pie! Perfect for the whole family.

I love comfort food, which I’m thinking the majority of people do. There are so many different comfort foods out there but the ultimate one is this Homemade Chicken Pot Pie.

I remember growing up on the Banquet Pot Pies, I used to hate them, seriously. I don’t know why but I would hate eating them, but they were easy and convenient.

Then I got older and started making things for myself like all of us do when we move out of the house and on our own and since I always liked cooking and baking I experimented a lot.

This Chicken Pot Pie became one of my favorites and has been a family hit for years. My kids absolutely love it and so does the husband so we like to keep it on our menu rotation for sure.

Some of our other favorite comfort foods that we have on our site include Chicken Fried Chicken, Baked Pork Chops & Rice and Slow Cooker Meatloaf.

These are also really popular recipes on my site that means that you guys absolutely love the comfort food aspect as much as myself! So I love it that what I’m making you also enjoy.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

We use a tried and true homemade crust, but you can use a refrigerated crust if you like.
Super simple ingredients are used in the filling which makes it easy to whip up.
This serves a whole family and you can even make another one to freeze for later.

We absolutely love this Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, the ease of it is absolutely up my alley, I don’t like super hard stuff and this recipe is not hard at all.

I tried and tried for many years to get a pot pie that would not be so runny and stick together and hold together well and this is the recipe I finally ended up with and loved it.

My children ask me to make this all the time, and obviously I’m not going to say no, so it makes an appearance a lot, not just during the cooler months either.

I think that Chicken Pot Pie is one of those recipes that is good all year around, I mean I want to be comforted every season not just fall and winter.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CHICKEN POT PIE, STEP BY STEP:

To prepare crust:

Combine flour, shortening, salt, and water, using the paddle attachment or a large fork, until all ingredients are blended. Be careful to not overwork the dough.
Divide in half. Roll out one half to line the pie plate. Set the other half aside, until filling is made.

To prepare filling:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine the frozen vegetables and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat. Once the butter is melted, stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.
Keep stirring until the mixture begins to bubble, then quickly pour the chicken broth and milk into the mixture.
Be sure to constantly stir until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
Add in chicken and vegetables, stirring to evenly combine the ingredients.
Pour mixture over the prepared pie crust, then roll out the second portion of remaining pie crust dough and cover the pie.
Seal the edges of the crust using your fingers to flute it, or seal the edges by pressing down with a fork. Make small slits/cuts in the top crust for venting.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.

See, this recipe really is not that hard to whip up! And it doesn’t take much to to bake up either which we like, this pie can be on the table in under an hour.

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN CHICKEN POT PIE IS DONE?

Since everything is essentially cooked in this recipe it’s a matter of getting that crust cooked, so once the crust is golden then you know that the pie is finished.

One thing that we like to keep on hand is pie shields because a lot of the time the edges of the pie will bake and brown faster than the remaining pie.

So if you see that happening I would either throw some pie shields on it until the time is up or wrap the edges with some tinfoil and you are good to go!

HOW TO STORE:

Chicken Pot Pie needs to be stored in the refrigerator since the ingredients it containers, so once you are done or have leftovers keep it in the pie plate.

Cover with tin foil or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator and it should keep for 3-5 days, you can rewarm in the microwave or oven on a low temp to heat it up.

This can also be frozen. To freeze Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, you can do it a few ways. You can freeze baked or unbaked.

While I don’t recommend you freeze baked as this will build up moisture and make the crust soggy when you want to reheat it, you can wrap it like you would for refrigeration and it should keep in the freezer 4-6 months.

I do recommend freezing unbaked, this will give you more success when baking from frozen. Prepare your pot pie like usual without baking and then cover tightly in plastic wrap or tinfoil or both and place in the freezer and it will keep for 4-6 months.

Remove from freezer and it can go directly into the oven at the same temperature, but bake for 10-15 longer to make sure that the filling is warmed through to about 165 degrees F.

If you want a fun and comforting dish that is super easy then you have to make this Chicken Pot Pie Recipe! Seriously, it’s so good and a family favorite for years.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

You can buy an 18-20 oz bag of combined frozen vegetables to make it easier. But I have found when I do that, there aren’t always a lot of carrots in the bag, so I prefer to buy them separately.
The pie crust can also be store bought, and helps quicken the time spent making the pie. Homemade crust is thicker and flakier, so it’s a personal preference.
Crust can be made with butter or shortening. Either way has worked for me. When using shortening, I add an egg wash to help it golden, but absolutely not necessary!
SO many variations to this pie will work! I have made it for a family member who requested sliced mushrooms and onions be added. I just added a 1/4 cup of each and really, it just makes the pie more full. I didn’t change any other ingredients. Other vegetables can be added too.
This Pot Pie can be frozen, see my tips above.

If you want a flaky and golden delicious Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, then you need to whip up this super comforting recipe! You won’t regret it!

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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie