Classic Chicken Pot Pie

How to Make Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

This chicken pot pie recipe is extra easy to make because it slashes the prep time by using refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts! Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned pot pie pro, our step-by-step instructions ensure tasty results. With just 25 minutes of prep time, you’ll be reaching for this simple, comforting recipe whenever you have cooked chicken on hand. Take a look at our quick overview of how to make homemade chicken pot pie, then read on for the full ingredients list and recipe.

Prepare the Crusts

Unroll one of the refrigerated pie crusts and fit it into a pie plate, pressing the crust firmly against the sides and bottom. Flaky, buttery chicken pot pie crust couldn’t be simpler!

Make the Sauce

Next, we’ll make a delicious sauce with flour, butter and a few seasonings. Watch it come together and thicken while bubbling away on the stove.

Stir in the Chicken and Veggies

Assemble the filling for your chicken pot pie by stirring cut-up cooked chicken and thawed frozen mixed veggies into the rich, buttery sauce.

Fill, Cover and Bake

Spoon that luscious filling into the pie plate. Add the top crust, seal and flute the edges, and cut a few slits in the top of the crust to allow your pot pie to vent. Then it’s time to bake! Before you know it, this easy chicken pot pie will be on your plate and ready to savor.

What to Serve with Chicken Pot Pie

The wonderful thing about serving a chicken pot pie (besides the fact your whole family will love it) is that it’s a complete meal in one! Meat, veggies, and crust in the same tasty pie means you don’t have to serve anything else with this warm and comforting dish—it can stand on its own. But if you want to know what to serve with chicken pot pie to complement your meal, our advice is to keep it simple! Here are a few easy options.

Side Salad: If you’re planning to serve chicken pot pie as a main meal, a crisp, green salad would be the perfect side to fill out a plate. Need some inspiration? Try a subtly sweet Berry-Pecan Green Salad or tangy Salad Greens with Goat Cheese.

Fruit: For a juicy and colorful side that pairs well with a homemade chicken pot pie, add some fresh orange or apple slices. This pairing is a great option for a midday meal. Take a look at our lunch recipes for more must-make dishes.

Biscuits: If you’re prepping for a holiday feast, keep the comfort food coming by serving up your favorite freshly baked Pillsbury™ biscuits or crescents. Slather them with butter or add a spoonful of your favorite jam! Explore our Christmas side recipes for other easy dishes that can help round out any memorable meal.

How to Store and Reheat Chicken Pot Pie

To get the flakiest crust texture and give your delicious filling the perfect consistency, it’s best to assemble, bake and serve your homemade chicken pot pie on the same day. But if you end up with leftovers, there’s an easy way to keep them fresh for a next-day meal. Here’s how to store and how to reheat chicken pot pie.

Refrigerating Chicken Pot Pie: Be sure to wrap and store any remaining chicken pot pie within 2 hours of it being served. If it’s out on the counter longer than that, it has the potential to cause food-borne illness. Wrap the remaining pot pie with plastic wrap or store individual servings in food-storage containers in the refrigerator. Homemade chicken pot pie will last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Reheating Leftover Chicken Pot Pie: For the easiest and fastest way to enjoy your leftover chicken pot pie, we recommend reheating individual pieces using the microwave. Place a piece of chicken pot pie on a microwavable plate and cover it with a microwave-safe food cover. Microwave on Medium-High (70%) for 2 to 3 minutes or until the chicken filling reaches at least 165°F when an instant-read food thermometer is inserted in the center of the piece.

Microwaving more than one piece of this easy chicken pot pie at a time? Keep in mind that you’ll need to increase the microwave time to get the pieces hot and ready to eat.

Freezing Chicken Pot Pie: We don’t recommend freezing baked or unbaked chicken pot pies because the crust will absorb the moisture from the filling and end up too soggy when reheated. If you do want to make and freeze chicken pot pies, try this freezer-friendly pot pie recipe instead.