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Quick and Easy Chicken Pot Pie – Video Recipe

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Quick and Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Step by Step Video

Nothing says comfort food like a bowl of warm chicken pot pie for dinner. This recipe simplifies the recipe making it quick and easy. Simple flavorful chicken with a mix of vegetables, cooked in a creamy delicious soup bubbling under a baked flaky and buttery pastry crust. Store-bought puff pastry makes this dish easier as well as more comforting.

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During most of the year, I never think of Chicken Pot Pie. But the moment winter sets in, the body just automatically starts yearning for this delicious comfort food. The hot creamy chicken inside and the crispy golden baked pastry on the outside makes a perfect Chicken Pot Pie.

The last two weeks we’ve had really awful weather, the kids have been sick, which made me and Ziv sick too. I made this soup almost every other day. The kids really have no appetite for food when they are sick but they love hot steamy chicken pot pie, so an absolute win-win dish. After all chicken soup taste even better in winter. Right?

Traditionally Chicken Pot Pie is made by cooking a whole chicken in a pot of boiling water with a whole lot of ingredients then shredding the chicken and use the stock in the soup. Which by the way is really delicious! My grandma used to make it like that but it took her a lot longer than the time I want to spend on a weekend dinner soup. So I never use the whole chicken esp because I do no use the skin and it’s just way too much quantity.

Winter soups are not just comforting but filling too because they have so much fiber and nutrition. Pumpkin, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, sweet peas, lentils.  So while usually, you’d have to convince the kids to eat veggies when it comes to soup my kids will beg for more. Yeay for soups.

Of course, you can find a collection of all my soup recipes here including my wholesome potato soup or black bean soup. 

 

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Let’s talk Ingredients and Substitutes (Save/Pin)

  • Chicken – If you know me by now you know I prefer to use thighs because breast meat does cook fast and becomes chewy. But YES you can use breast meat just make sure you do not overcook the soup.
  • Stock – Chicken stock works great for chicken soup and so does vegetable stock. If you don’t have either then use water. We do have chicken in the recipe – trust me there is lots of flavor in there.
  • Vegetables – You could use any vegetables that you have in the fridge. You can also use frozen veggies.  Today, I am using green peas, carrots, green beans, mushrooms. Sometimes I use parsnip, turnip, potatoes, even leeks.
  • Herbs – I never always have fresh herbs on hand – not all of them at least. So often I have to rely on dried. You can use either and the flavor is just as intense.
  • Cream / Milk – I won’t lie to you – I often use milk instead of cream. The problem with milk in soups is that it can curdle.
    Here’s a little trick – if you are using milk you may want to thicken the sauce a little more so it can accommodate the extra liquid. Once you add milk switch the heat off. Do not cook the soup anymore this will avoid the milk from curdling.  Once the soup is cold you can reheat it but not boil it. Boiling tends to curdle the milk solids.
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Recipe – Quick and Easy Chicken Pot Pie for Dinner (Save/Pin)

Useful Tips and Tools

  • Few soups especially the ones with vegetable pureed tend to splatter when pulsed, a deeper Soup Pot or saucepan works great. 
  • I prefer a Wooden spoon or spatula with a long handle to protect my hands for the same reason again. 
  • You will need a Chopping board/knife to chop any ingredients.
  • I always have a Colander around to make sure I can drain things quickly before I add them to the pot. This will prevent excess moisture from being added to the dish. 
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Ingredients 

  • Chicken breast – 2 halves
  • Stock – 2 cup
  • Onion – 1/2 medium (1/2 cup) chopped
  • Garlic – 1 small minced
  • Carrots -1/2 cup diced
  • Green peas – 1/2 cup
  • Green beans – 1/2 cup chopped
  • Mushrooms – 1/2 cup chopped
  • Thyme – 2 fresh sprigs or 1/2 tsp dried
  • Parsley – 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp
  • Butter – 2 tbsp
  • All purpose flour – 2 tbsp
  • Cream – 1/2 cup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Puff pastry (1 sheet)
  • Eggs wash (1 egg + 2 tbsp water)
 

Method

  • Preheat the oven at 200 C/400 F.
  • Thaw the puff pastry but keep chilled in the fridge.

Prepare Soup 

  • In a soup pot heat oil and butter.
  • Saute garlic, onions and dried thyme for 2 minutes.
  • Add flour and stir constantly for a minute on medium-low making sure not to brown the rue. If necessary add a few tablespoons of water.
  • Next, add in a cup of the stock – continue to stir until the flour is absorbed and the sauce thickens.
  • Add in the vegetables, chicken, and stock.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Continue to cook on medium for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
  • Add in the parsley.
  • Lastly, add the cream.
  • Check seasoning and consistency. Add more salt and pepper or water if needed.
  • Switch the heat off and keep warm.

Prepare Puff Pastry 

  • Cut out the puff pastry an inch larger than your soup bowls/ramekins.
  • Pour the chicken soup in the bowls/ramekins.
  • Place the bowls on a baking tray.
  • Brush the edges with egg wash so the puff pastry will seal.
  • Place the disc of pastry on top and press around to seal.
  • Cut a cross on the top of each pie as a vent for steam to escape.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.

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Quick and Easy Chicken Pot Pie for Dinner

Nothing says comfort food like a bowl of warm chicken pot pie for dinner in winter! This one is so simple and easy you will be making it more often. Simple flavorful chicken with a mix of vegetables and a whole lot of chicken broth bubbling under a baked flaky pastry crust.
5 from 25 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Chicken pot pie, comfort food, Cream of mushroom soup, fall, winter
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Calories: 493kcal
Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 Chicken breast 2 halves
  • 2 cups Stock
  • 1/2 Onion chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup Green peas
  • 1/2 cup Green beans chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mushrooms chopped
  • 2 sprigs Thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 2 tbsp Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 sheet Puff pastry
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tbsp Water
Metric - US customary

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 C/400 F.
  • Thaw the puff pastry but keep chilled in the fridge.

Prepare Soup 

  • In a soup pot heat oil and butter.
  • Saute garlic, onions and dried thyme for 2 minutes.
  • Add flour and stir constantly for a minute on medium-low making sure not to brown the rue. If necessary add a few tablespoons of water.
  • Next, add in a cup of the stock - continue to stir until the flour is absorbed and the sauce thickens.
  • Add in the vegetables, chicken, and stock.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Continue to cook on medium for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
  • Add in the parsley.
  • Lastly, add the cream.
  • Check seasoning and consistency. Add more salt and pepper or water if needed.
  • Switch the heat off and keep warm.

Prepare Puff Pastry 

  • Cut out the puff pastry an inch larger than your soup bowls/ramekins.
  • Pour the chicken soup in the bowls/ramekins.
  • Place the bowls on a baking tray.
  • Brush the edges with egg wash so the puff pastry will seal.
  • Place the disc of pastry on top and press around to seal.
  • Cut a cross on the top of each pie as a vent for steam to escape.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 253g | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.5g | Protein: 18.1g | Fat: 34.2g | Saturated Fat: 12.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 4.1g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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Comments

  1. Individual Chicken Pot Pies – what a great idea! This is a super recipe and perfect comfort food now that the cooler nights are with us.

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  6. Chicken pot pie is one of my go to meals during the winter – I can’t wait for the weather to stay cool again so that I can make this ALL THE TIME!

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  8. I’ve always wanted to make chicken pot pies but Hubby wants MEAT!! He wants to see it and I want it in pot pies. It sounds like a fun way to make a dinner. Putting your favorite veggies in a small casserole with whatever meat you want — YUM!! In fact I’ve got two adorable casseroles that would be perfect. Pot pies here I come.

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  9. My favorite comfort food- Chicken Pot Pie! Never thought of making at home and now it looks so simple plus yum!

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  11. This sounds so delicious and perfect for the cooler weather we’ve been having lately. Love that you made them in individual serving sizes!

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  13. These chicken pot pies look outstanding! Chicken pot pies are such a comfort food for me. I had them a lot growing up and was weaned off of them as an adult since hubby isn’t a big fan. But I love how small and cute these are and I can make myself a few and he can have leftovers. 😉

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    • Oh yea.. many think it’s really difficult and time consuming Karyl. In truth this is easier than the traditional method of boiling the whole chicken then shredding it and all that extra work.

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  16. Would you believe I’ve never made a pot pie! Having an individual serving is such a great idea. We do like to use a whole chicken but try to find one that isn’t the size of a turkey. That could be the reason the breasts have a tendency to be tough and stringy. This recipe is actually a springboard for adding whatever veggie captures your fancy. I’m thinking root veggies for Fall! You’ve inspired me to give a pot pie a go.

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    • I always make individual servings Marisa. You know why? Because both my monkeys will eat all the puff pastry no matter how big the pie!! Then I have a big pie with no crust on top. The individual works great for us. We love soup lol so this is always a great winter dinner with aside of salad. I do use a lot of variety in the veggies every time i make this soup. It’s so versatile.

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  19. I have never made chicken pot pie before but it sure looks like the perfect comfort food for the upcoming cold season. The recipe sounds great and I am very tempted to give it a try soon.
    Cheers, Kiki

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  20. We make chicken pot pie with leftover chicken meat. So for example we bake a whole chicken with thyme, rosemary parsley mushrooms etc and then we use the left over meat pieces, which are mostly the thighs =), and just create a lovely pie such as yours. we call it a tourte in french.

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  26. I have never made chicken Pot Pie.But will someday give it a try!!The easiest, tastiest, greatest recipe on this site.I highly recommend this to anyone,even the children will love them.

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