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Chicken Pot Pie

[heart_this] · Feb 20, 2009 · 59 Comments

Chicken Pot Pie

While I was going through my freezer I came across a bunch of shredded cooked chicken which was quite fortuitous as I had recently been thinking of a chicken pot pie that I remembered eating at my grandmothers house when I was a kid. With such perfect timing I thought that I would just have to try making a chicken pot pie. A chicken pot pie is pretty simple savoury pie containing chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce. You can make the pie with a top and bottom crust or just the top crust or you can even use biscuits to form a crust. Since I wanted to work on my pie crust skills I decided to go with the full pie crust. For the filling, I wanted a lot of vegetables and some thyme and on a last minute whim I decided to throw in some miso for some extra flavour. I was a bit worried as I have not had much luck with pie crusts, but the chicken pot pie turned out surprisingly well. The crust was my best so far, though I still need to work on my crimping skills. It was nice and light and flaky and crispy and golden brown and buttery and good! The filling was really tasty and the miso worked well in it. I am a bit surprised that something so simple can be so good. This is comfort food at its best!

Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 6
ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 1 carrot (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 pound cooked chicken (shredded or cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1 cup peas (I used frozen)
  • 1 cup corn (I used frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons miso (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pie crusts butter or biscuit
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
directions
  1. Melt the butter in a large pan.
  2. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Mix in the flour and let it cook for a minute.
  4. Mix in the chicken stock followed by the milk.
  5. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken, thyme, sherry, peas, corn and
  7. Mix the miso paste into some warm water and mix it into the sauce.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Pour the filling into a pie dish with the bottom layer.
  10. Place the pie dough over the pie plate and fold any excess under itself.
  11. Seal the top and bottom crusts.
  12. Cut 3 1 inch slits on the top.
  13. Mix the egg white and the water and brush it on the pie crust.
  14. Place the pie onto a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven until the crust is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
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Comments

  1. mary says

    February 20, 2009 at 2:22 am

    Yum. I recently came across a recipe for chicken pot pie in real simple, and was thinking of making it. now i’m double inspired. I wonder how well chicken pot pit freezes.

    Reply
  2. Dana McCauley says

    February 20, 2009 at 3:03 am

    You know, this is something I never make but always enjoy when someone else makes it. Nice job!

    By the way, I recently wrote some double crust pie tips that might be helpful to any pastry novices thinking of trying your recipe:

    http://danamccauley.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/10-double-crust-pie-tips-and-tricks/

    Reply
  3. cindy* says

    February 20, 2009 at 3:07 am

    this looks like pure comfort! yum!

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  4. j & j dish it out says

    February 20, 2009 at 3:10 am

    I love the new feature where you can print just the recipe…that’s awesome! And the two pics…ooo laa…food porn at its best!

    Reply
  5. ttfn300 says

    February 20, 2009 at 3:31 am

    just lovely, i can’t remember the last time i had one that knocked my socks off though… so i’ll just have to make it 🙂

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  6. Nina Timm says

    February 20, 2009 at 3:36 am

    I made pot pie just last week,,,,and yes it will be a household favorite for many generations still to come !!!

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  7. Marjie says

    February 20, 2009 at 3:43 am

    Nice pot pie! Isn’t it great when your freezer saves the day?

    Reply
  8. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    February 20, 2009 at 5:03 am

    This Pot Pie looks extremely good! A speciality I still have to try…

    Cheers and have a great weekend,

    Rosa

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  9. Elra says

    February 20, 2009 at 6:15 am

    Look really good Kevin, and the crust look so buttery.
    Cheers,
    Elra

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  10. Jan says

    February 20, 2009 at 7:45 am

    Love the look of that pie Kevin!

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  11. Cindy Ruth says

    February 20, 2009 at 7:46 am

    I am starving, and that looks so good! I think Pot Pie is such a great comfort food. The crust looks so flaky. Yum.

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  12. Natalie says

    February 20, 2009 at 8:14 am

    yum!

    I sometimes cheat and just use store bought pie crusts. And sometimes I use a thick yummy cheese sauce on the inside=)

    SO DELICIOUS!!!

    Reply
  13. K. Grace says

    February 20, 2009 at 8:53 am

    you should call it your special “Closet Pot Pie” … :0)

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  14. pigpigscorner says

    February 20, 2009 at 9:16 am

    Your pot pie looks perfect! The filling looks really yummy! I love making pot pies…simple and satisfying.

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  15. Donna-FFW says

    February 20, 2009 at 11:35 am

    As usual Kevin, your photos leave me in awe. Beautiful. NOT fair though I always end up craving what you cook!!

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  16. Cheryl says

    February 20, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    Kevin, that is one perfect looking pie! Nice job!

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  17. Natashya says

    February 20, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    You did a great job on your crust! Looks wonderful. Funny, I cooked chicken pot pie last night too, must be the return of the cold weather making us crave the comfort.

    Reply
  18. mycookinghut says

    February 20, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    I never had this for ages!!

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  19. Olga says

    February 20, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    That looks so good! Brings back the memories of working at KFC: their pot pies are so good right out of the oven…I haven’t had one in 10 years.

    Reply
  20. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella says

    February 20, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    I love a chicken pot pie and this one looks great! 🙂

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  21. mikky says

    February 20, 2009 at 3:24 pm

    just perfect for the weekend… 🙂

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  22. Bridgett says

    February 20, 2009 at 5:00 pm

    Delicious. Love the crust.

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  23. creativecarryout says

    February 20, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Your crust looks simply perfect!
    Michelle
    http://oneordinaryday.wordpress.com/

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  24. catherine @ www.unconfidentialcook.com says

    February 20, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    You pie looks beautiful! I have to admit…I always buy Costco’s Chicken Pot Pies.

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  25. Maria says

    February 20, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    You really perfected a classic! Your pie looks incredible!

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  26. [email protected] says

    February 20, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    I would never have thought of miso in chicken pot pie. Now I’m so curious about how it tastes.

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  27. Anonymous says

    February 20, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    The crust looks so good. Beyond good. Full of butter and flakes! The miso is an ice touch.

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  28. Melissa says

    February 20, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    That looks great! And its a one dish kinda meal…those are my favorite to make.

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  29. Jennifer says

    February 20, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    I love chicken pot pies! They are a comforting, easy go-to meal for me! I usually make a couple and freeze one. Yours looks beautiful!

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  30. Maya says

    February 20, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    The crust looks nice and flaky! Truly comforting!

    Reply
  31. Foodess says

    February 21, 2009 at 1:17 am

    Your crust looks amazing! If you were once in need of practice, I’d say you have arrived!

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  32. Beachlover says

    February 21, 2009 at 2:22 am

    so creative,throw is miso in chicken pot pie!! must taste savoury good!!

    Reply
  33. jillian says

    February 21, 2009 at 2:45 am

    Your version looks great- I love the miso addition!

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  34. Hayley says

    February 21, 2009 at 3:04 am

    Your pie crust came out incredible! It looks like it just puffs up over the plate. Great Job!

    Reply
  35. Marysol says

    February 21, 2009 at 3:09 am

    You know, we have Chicken Pot Pie often, but I’d never thought of using Miso. Something I’ll keep in mind for next time.

    Btw, the crust looks great from here.

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  36. Homecooked says

    February 21, 2009 at 10:52 am

    The potpie looks yummy! I have yet to try out piecrusts. Your crust looks beautiful!

    Reply
  37. Jaime says

    February 21, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    what a beautiful crust!

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  38. Y says

    February 21, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    That’s the second pot pie I’ve seen today.. must be a sign 🙂 Interesting how you put miso in it!

    Reply
  39. Jan says

    February 22, 2009 at 12:36 am

    Your crust looks fantastic, Kevin, who cares about crimping. I can’t make pastry to save my life.

    Reply
  40. Pam says

    February 22, 2009 at 1:57 am

    someone on tv made a pot pie and I have been craving them ever since!

    Reply
  41. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    February 22, 2009 at 5:27 am

    Very impressive, Kevin! Your pie crust looks perfect!

    Reply
  42. Peter M says

    February 22, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    This is one of the best confort food dishes…always satisfies.

    Reply
  43. dishesdone says

    February 22, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    Your pot pie looks fantastic!

    Reply
  44. pastry studio says

    February 22, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    Beautiful pie. I think everything you do has a terrific sense of comfort to it.

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  45. Katrina says

    February 23, 2009 at 1:10 am

    Yum, Kevin, Yum. I love chicken pot pie. What recipe did you use for the crust? It looks great and so flaky.

    Reply
  46. Leslie says

    February 23, 2009 at 1:56 am

    I would have to say, you now have PERFECTED the pie crust Kevin!!!

    Reply
  47. Pam says

    February 23, 2009 at 6:42 am

    Beautiful pot pie Kevin – this is one of my very favorite meals.

    Reply
  48. Culinary Cory says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    It seems like anything ending with the words “pot pie” is all the rage right now. Your’s looks tasty!

    Reply
  49. Bellini Valli says

    February 24, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    I love the addition of the miso Kevin:D

    Reply
  50. Anonymous says

    February 25, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food, and yours looks great!

    I think your crust looks wonderful and flakey, and in my opinion, it has to be a full crust to be a proper pot pie!

    Reply
  51. meeso says

    February 25, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    This looks delicious, lots of ingredients, has to be well worth it!

    Reply
  52. Debbie says

    February 26, 2009 at 12:48 am

    Turkey Pot Pie was one of my favorites from my childhood. I grew up eating this on a weekly basis. I’m so excited you posted this, I have a collection of your recipes I’ve yet to try.

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  53. Kevin says

    March 3, 2009 at 1:50 am

    Katrina:

    Ingredients:
    1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon sugar
    8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter (very-cold, cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
    2+ tablespoons water (very cold)

    Directions:
    1. Pulse the flour, salt adn sugar in a food processor to mix.
    2. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal, about 6-8 times.
    3. Add a tablespoon of water at a time pulsing in between until it starts to clump together.
    4. Place the dough on a clean surface and shape it into a disc.
    5. Wrap the dough in plastic and refridgerate for at least an hour.
    6. Roll the dough into a 12 inch circle about 1/8 of an inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
    7. Place the dough into the pie plate and form it.
    8. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
    9. Place a piece of parchment paper in the pie and fill it with rice or beans to hold it down.
    10. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 15 minutes.
    11. Remove the parchment papaer and weight and poke the bottom of the crust with a fork a few times.
    12. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

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    • Marvin R Beachler says

      November 23, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      That’s a great recipe. I have literally made hundreds of pie crusts, especially when practicing for a lemon meringue pie contest. One really great tip is to use wax paper, flour it, place the rounded cough on the flour, more flour and another piece of wax paper. Flatten somewhat with your hand the then use the rolling pin. To crimp edges place your left thumb and forefinger inside the dough. Use your right forefinger to push the dough inward to the space created by the left fingers. The end result will look like a pro did it. And, by the way, your pie looks delicious.

      Reply
  54. Anonymous says

    May 19, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    Bee-u-tee-ful!

    Miso, huh. Never thought of that – I bet it gives it great flavor!

    Reply
  55. Anonymous says

    December 15, 2010 at 1:48 am

    I don't like Pot Pie… and you changed my mind! Thank you for this great recipe (check out my entry: http://ringr.wordpress.com/2010/12/14/chicken-pot-pie/) and thanks again!!

    Reply
  56. Rhiannon says

    January 21, 2012 at 12:45 am

    I roasted a chicken at my boyfriend's a few nights ago, and thought I'd make a pot pie with the leftovers. Definitely using your recipe… It looks so good I want to eat my computer.

    Yours is my favorite-ever blog. I love Closet Cooking! I've tried a few of the grilled cheeses… each one is better than the last. Thanks for all the yummy recipes!

    Reply
  57. Sally says

    January 21, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    There was always something missing in my homemade chicken pot pie… different flavor from those Swanson pot pies we ate as kids… mine just tasted like chicken stew. I’ve finally discovered that it was turmeric! Try some in your next chicken pot pie!

    Reply
    • kevin says

      January 24, 2022 at 11:55 am

      Turmeric is a nice addition! Thanks!

      Reply

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