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 it's 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
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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 can 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 same 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 that 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, 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 saute 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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Marilyn Ann Morey says
how to reheat at what temp and timed
Kristin King says
Hi Marilyn, I would reheat the leftovers at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes. Cover the pot pie with aluminum foil to prevent burning the crust.
Cindy Reynolds says
instead of frozen veggies...try the big can of Vegal....it even has potatoes in it....yummy!!
Kristin King says
Great idea, thanks for sharing! 🙂
Deborah says
Can you assemble this and freeze it?
Debbie
Kristin King says
Yes, you can! 🙂
Mary says
Kristin, this was amazing! I had never tried making a pot pie, but was surprised how easy and good it came out! I doubled recipe and made 2, freezing one. Can u tell me how yo reheat the leftovers?
Kristin King says
I'm so glad you like this recipe! Leftovers are a little tricky. It's difficult to keep the crust from getting mushy. I generally reheat in the microwave because it is quick, but if you want to try to keep the crust as flaky as possible, you're better off trying the oven. I would try 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until hot. Enjoy!
Letty says
2nd post.... edited.
Oh my goodness!! So easy, so good, my husband said please take off all of your other chicken pot pie recipes only use this one. It is delicious!! We actually ate it two night in a row, the about enough for my lunch today!!
I did not have any cheese we do love cheese too!! I will definitely try the cheese next time.. I will for sure be making it again.. My husband said this is what we are going to Jade when we stay in a cabin in March... Yummy!! 10 **********
Thanks for a GREAT easy quick meal.
Kristin King says
So glad to hear that, Letty! Thanks for stopping by to let me know! 🙂
Taylor says
Does it matter if I only have a 1.3 qt or a 2 qt dish?
Kristin says
Hi Taylor, you can use the 1.3 quart dish, just be aware that you may not be able to fit all of the filling in it and you may need to fold your pie crust a little more or even cut some off. But I'm sure you can make it work!
Samantha says
)8, dorry! Not much of a cook. If I wanted to use 10” individual pie plates for each person, how long do I cook them and do I split the pie crust between two?
Samantha says
I meant 5” and 10oz
Kristin says
Hi Samantha. So the dish would be smaller and so you definitely would need to use a smaller crust. I'm not sure if you can buy them smaller (I've never seen them sold in a different size) or maybe you are going to make your own. Or I guess you could try taking the store bought crust and re-rolling it so you can cut it to the right size. In any event, you would cook them in the oven about the same amount of time, although on the conservative side, because that's how long it take the crust to brown. So I would suggest that start checking them after about 10 minutes, though, just to make sure they aren't over-browning. I hope that helps!
Sarah says
SO GOOD!!!!
Kristin says
Yay, so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Nikki says
Can this be made in the morning and cook at dinner
Kristin King says
Yes, Nikki, I often make the pot pie, keep it in the fridge, and then cook it at dinner. The only snag is that the crust may brown before the filling is completely heated up, but if that happens then I just pop my plate into the microwave for 30 seconds or so.
Toni says
Made this tonight and it was amazing! I did add celery salt and a small baked potato. I don't know if it really needed the potato , I just had it so I threw it in. My hubby said, I'm taking this for lunch! Lol
Kristin says
So glad to hear it! 🙂
Carla says
This was excellent. I dont usually leave comments about recipes I've tried but this was exceptional. I made a couple of tweaks by mixing cream of chicke and cream of mushroom soup. Cream of chicken is too chickeny! Also when I sauted the chicken, at the end of cooking I added about 1/4 of chicken broth for flavor. After everything was mixed together, it still needed something so I added italian seasoning for a more savory flavor. This is a dish that will be made more often.
Kristin says
So glad you enjoyed it! I love that you customized it to fit your palate. Those are great ideas. Thanks for coming back to share your feedback! 🙂