This creamy, delicious Easy Chicken Pot Pie is quick and simple to make. This classic recipe is filled with vegetables, has a buttery, flaky top crust and a creamy sauce, and is ready in just 35 minutes.
This comforting, savory, complete meal is one the whole family will enjoy!
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- 🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- 🔪 Let's Make Easy Chicken Pot Pie!
- 🥧 Why is it called pot pie?
- FAQs for making Chicken Pot Pie
- 💡 Shortcut Tips
- ✏️ Substitutions and Variations
- 🍗 More Chicken Recipes
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👩🏻🍳 Options: Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie
Easy Chicken Pot Pie with cream of chicken soup is always a family favorite, and it is SO incredibly easy with a few shortcut tips. Sometimes I even cheat a little to make it easier when I know that I will have very little time to prepare a good dinner.
On those nights, I use precooked, diced chicken, so I don't even have to cut the chicken breasts into pieces. I still do the step of heating it in the olive oil with the onion, garlic salt, and pepper; I just heat it a few minutes less since it is already cooked.
Or, I save a few dollars by using the leftovers from my Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe. That is a lot cheaper than buying pre-cooked chicken and it gives the pot pie an extra boost of flavor from the spices in that recipe!
This is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays! Just substitute diced turkey for the chicken.
The rest of the recipe couldn't be easier: just toss in a bag of frozen mixed veggies, a can of cream of chicken soup, some milk, and then pour the whole thing into a refrigerated pie crust. Toss the second crust on top, and you are good to go!
What readers are saying...
Love this recipe! I have been making this since we were just a couple of college kids and now make it for our little family of 3!
- Madelyn
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- chicken breasts - boneless, skinless chicken breast, or leftover rotisserie chicken works great! Dark meat (chicken thighs) works well too.
- frozen mixed vegetables - frozen veggies work great here.
- cream of chicken soup, milk, cheddar cheese - perfect to make an easy creamy gravy for this pie.
- pie crust - take a shortcut and use a pre-made pie crust.
- garlic salt, black pepper, olive oil - for seasoning and to sauté the vegetables.
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Cook Chicken
Heat the olive oil and add chicken and seasonings. Cook until the chicken is done.
Add Veggies
Mix in the veggies, chicken soup, and milk.
Mix in Cheese
Mix until heated through, then stir in shredded cheddar.
Transfer Filling
Pour mixture into the dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
Add Crust
Place the second crust on top. Cut a slit in the middle of the crust, and place in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the top crust is golden brown.
Would you rather use your air fryer? Check out this Air Fryer Chicken Pot Pie recipe to cut down on the cooking time!
🥧 Why is it called pot pie?
According to a pot pie recipe from 1845 highlighted in an article on the history of the pot pie by NPR.org, it is because the filling was cooked in a pot with scraps of leftover meat, plus onion and potatoes, like a stew. It was then thickened with flour.
The pot pie concept was a carry over from a European practice where the lower class peasants would create a more hearty meal out of the stew by adding the crust, which was inexpensive and would make the dish more filling for a family. Eventually the pot pie evolved into the classic comfort food that we enjoy today!
Kristin's Kitchen Tip
This recipe uses a few shortcuts to make it a super easy chicken pot pie meal. Bake the pie on a baking sheet covered in foil in case it bubbles over so the clean up is also quick and easy!
FAQs for making Chicken Pot Pie
In my opinion, what makes a good homemade chicken pot pie recipe is a savory and creamy filling and a buttery, flaky crust.
The best chicken pot pie recipe is one that I can throw together in a short amount of time but that will still taste like a made-from-scratch traditional pot pie with tender chicken and perfectly done vegetables.
I love that this recipe delivers on both of those criteria! Having dinner on the table in a snap makes all the difference in the world.
Yes, you can! Freeze it before baking by assembling it as per the instruction. Then wrap it well and freeze it - casserole dish and all!
Freeze it after baking by allowing it to cool completely. Then wrap it well and freeze completely.
To bake a frozen pie, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the pie for 30 minutes covered with foil, remove the foil, and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and piping hot inside.
💡 Shortcut Tips
Next time you are short on time and want to make a quick family meal that everyone will love, I suggest making this super easy chicken pot pie.
To make it even easier, I used Pillsbury's Refrigerated Pie Crust. If you have more time, then make a simple homemade pie crust for a more flaky top.
For the chicken pot pie filling, I use a can of cream of chicken soup. I found that chicken soup brings out the flavors of the vegetables and chicken, and it lends more creaminess to to filling than using chicken broth.
Another shortcut is to use pre-cooked chicken. You can buy pre-cooked, diced oven-roasted chicken at the grocery store (in the frozen section), or buy a cooked rotisserie chicken, or use leftover chicken or turkey from a previous dinner you served.
✏️ Substitutions and Variations
- Use cream of mushroom soup if you don't have cream of chicken, or prefer less 'chicken-y' flavor.
- Use any kind of frozen vegetables you like.
- If you want to use fresh vegetables, cut them into bite-sized pieces and cook them separately until just tender-crisp and then add to the filling right before pouring into the crust.
- Love onion? Add some chopped onion in when you are cooking the chicken.
- Brush the top crust with egg wash prior to baking for an even more beautiful, brown, flaky crust.
🍗 More Chicken Recipes
Chicken recipes, in my home, are always devoured and the plates are licked clean. If your family is like mine, they will love my Chicken Potato Bake recipe, which is also quick and easy to make.
Sometimes, I even throw Chicken and Wild Rice into my slow cooker for a hassle-free chicken dinner. This way, I have more time to spend with my family and less time in the kitchen.
Here are a few more of my favorites!
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Super Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (1 bag)
- 10.75 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Then add the chicken, garlic salt, and pepper, and cook until the chicken is done.1 pound boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ½ tablespoon olive oil
- Mix in the vegetables, chicken soup, and milk, and cook until heated through.16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, 10.75 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup , ¼ cup milk
- Stir ½ cup shredded cheddar into the chicken/vegetable mix.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Spray a 1.5 quart casserole dish with cooking spray, and place the first pie crust along the bottom and press the excess up the sides. Pour the chicken mixture onto the crust and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.2 refrigerated pie crusts
- Arrange the second crust on top and roll the excess to the edge of the casserole dish, pressing lightly. Cut a slit in the middle of the crust.
- Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
Prep Tips:
- You can start with frozen cooked chicken or use leftover chicken or turkey to save a step.
- If using raw chicken, make sure it's fully cooked before adding the other ingredients.
- Check your frozen mixed vegetables if your family isn't a fan of lima beans since some blends include them and some don't.
- Let the frozen vegetables thaw slightly so they heat through faster in the skillet.
- For the best flavor, use sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese.
- Brush the top crust with a beaten egg before baking for a glossy, golden finish.
- Place the casserole dish on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch any overflow and make cleanup easier.
Variations:
- Use leftover cooked chicken or turkey for an even faster prep.
- You can use cream of mushroom or cream of celery instead of cream of chicken.
- Add herbs like thyme, parsley, or poultry seasoning for a more classic pot pie taste.
- Skip the bottom crust and use only a top crust to lighten it up a bit.
- You can use biscuit dough or crescent roll dough on top instead of pie crust if desired.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve warm with a simple green salad for an easy weeknight meal.
- Pair with cranberry sauce.
- Great as a standalone dish for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.
Storage:
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm the leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees until heated through, or microwave individual portions.
- You can freeze this pot pie before or after baking for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating or baking.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in January 2016, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in May 2026.
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Richard Heinzinger says
Hello just finished baking looks delish so easy
Kristin says
Glad to hear it! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Sandy says
The chicken pot pie looks and sounds delicious. Question: It is just my husband and I, so how could I cut the recipe in half or could I make a full recipe and freeze half for later use? If frozen, how should I reheat it and the results?
Kristin says
Hi Sandy, I think this would freeze well, although I confess I have never had leftovers to try it out! I would thaw it in the refrigerator, and then reheat it in the oven so that the crust will hopefully get some of the crustiness back. If you give it a shot, please let me know how it turns out!
Sasha W. says
I have made this pot pie at least 6 or 7 times now it has definitely become one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy delicious meal. I love that you can customize it almost any way with the vegetables. Since I am picky about what is in my pot pie I strictly only use peas and corn but you can put anything you want to in it and it will still be delicious! I really think the cheese makes it so do not skimp on that. I always hand shred sharp cheddar cheese, no bagged stuff people! I have also made this pot pie using shredded grilled chicken that I grilled myself, I have boiled chicken and then shredded it, and I have also used shredded rotisserie chicken that you grab at the store already cooked for you (winning) and each way the pot pie is still delicious. You can't mess this up. So go, make this pot pie, eat it, have no regrets, and may the odds be in your favor. Ps. Know that everyone will want seconds.
Kristin says
Awesome ideas! So glad you and your family like this. I agree that it is incredibly customizable and really hard to mess up! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! 🙂
Kesi says
Making this tonight! My man loves chicken pot pies and I have been trying different (and more difficult) recipes! Love the simplicity of this! & it looks like everyone loves it! Adding cheese... brilliant!
Kristin says
Thanks! I just made this for my family again tonight...it is always a guaranteed hit! I hope your family loves it too! 🙂
Claudia says
I've made this pie recipe twice and pies have turned out well. I am mindful and use organic ingredients. The only thing is the recipe yields enough for two pies each time I've made it. Maybe the organic chicken breasts and condensed cream of chicken increase the portions for me. Since I'm not increasing the amount of garlic salt to accommodate the bigger portion, I add more medium cheddar. The dream with this recipe is learning how to make my own crust for mini pies. Overall excellent straightforward recipe.
Kristin says
Thanks, Claudia! 🙂
Nichole says
This was my first time making a pot pie... there’s not a bit leftover...so YUMMY! Wish I could give extra stars!
Kristin says
Oh yay! So glad that you liked it! 🙂
Gabrielle says
I made this last week. My husband’s words....
“Tough one to beat sweetie.”
I have him grade my meals on a scale of 1 - 10 and he gave me a 9.9! A first!
My son hates cooked carrots and he even gobbled it up.
This will be in the rotation.
Thanks for sharing.
Kristin says
Yay! So glad your family enjoyed it! 🙂
Shari says
Does the lower pie crust cook in 20 minutes?
Kristin says
Yes, I have never had an issue with the whole thing being cooked. Of course, the lower pie crust does not get flaky because of the contents of the pie. If you are concerned, I bet you could eliminate the lower crust altogether and it would still turn out great! 🙂
Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots says
The crust looks so delicious! I wish I could reach through the screen and grab a bite. What a great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Amy says
This looks so delicious! TFS!