Easy Chicken Pot Pie

This easy chicken pot pie brings you all the warmth of a classic pot pie, but with an effortless twist. Our recipe combines a creamy, seasoned filling with shredded chicken and vegetables, and we top it off with a quick pizza crust that turns perfectly golden in the oven. From its savory garlic butter topping to the creamy blend of carrots, peas, and corn, every layer of this dish has been tested for flavor and ease. The result is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s perfect any night of the week.

Let’s Dish: All About This Recipe for Chicken Pie

MAIN INGREDIENTS: shredded chicken, sliced carrots, sweet peas, sweet corn, frozen hashbrown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, heavy cream, pizza dough, garlic powder, butter.

QUICK STEPS: Preheat oven to 375°F, mix filling ingredients, spread in casserole dish, top with pizza dough, brush with garlic butter, bake until golden brown.

TOTAL TIME AND YIELD: 45 minutes, serves 6-8.

Why This Recipe

• Flavor-Packed Filling: The combination of two types of creamy soup gives the filling a rich, satisfying base that complements the chicken and vegetables beautifully. This balanced blend adds depth to every bite.
• Garlic Butter Finish: Brushing garlic butter over the pizza crust before baking adds a savory touch that enhances the overall flavor and gives the crust a delicious buttery shine. It’s an extra step that our team tested to be sure it makes a difference.
• Time-Saving, Family-Friendly Ingredients: With ingredients like shredded chicken and frozen hashbrowns, this recipe is both efficient and satisfying. It’s perfect for busy families who want comfort food without hours of cooking.
• Tested for Flavor and Ease: Our recipe development team carefully tested each element—from ingredient ratios to baking time—to make sure this pot pie is easy to prepare and consistently delicious. You can trust that the flavors and textures work together for a hearty, hassle-free meal.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients

This simple version takes all the great taste of the traditional dish but whips it up in just minutes. 

The soft pizza crust, packed with buttery flavor, tops succulent pieces of chicken in a rich herbed cream sauce.

Each bite is an explosion of flavor as chunks of hashbrown potatoes, juicy carrots, and sweet peas offer an array of comforting textures to the dish. 

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Substitutions And Additions

CANNED VS FRESH: You can substitute the canned ingredients with fresh or frozen and thawed ingredients; you’ll just need to make sure they are cooked before including them in this dish. 

CHICKEN: You can use any leftover chicken you’d like in this easy recipe. Rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts are great options. You could even use leftover turkey if you have that on hand.

POTATOES: You can substitute the frozen hashbrowns with fresh diced potatoes in this savory pie; just make sure you cook them before including them in this dish.

ONION: You can substitute the onion powder with fresh minced onion that has been sauteed.

CREAM: If you don’t have any heavy cream on hand, you can substitute whole milk or half and half.

CREAM SOUP: Any cream soup works fine in this recipe. Instead of cream of celery soup, you can use cream of broccoli soup or cream of mushroom soup.

DOUGH: You can substitute the pizza dough with croissant dough. You’ll want to pinch the seams of the croissants together to create one large sheet of dough. 

How To Make Chicken Pot Pie

Making this simple recipe is even quicker and easier than making a traditional pot pie. 

All you need to do is mix up the creamy filling before pouring it into the dish. Lay the pizza dough on top, brush with garlic butter, and bake. 

Follow these step-by-step instructions, and you’ll have dinner in no time.

STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, carrots, peas, corn, and potatoes.

STEP THREE: Stir in cream of chicken, cream of celery, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and heavy cream until well combined. 

STEP FOUR: Spread the chicken mixture evenly along the bottom of your casserole dish and place your pizza crust over the mixture. 

STEP FIVE: Using a fork, tuck the sides of the pizza dough down along the sides of the casserole dish.

STEP SIX: In a small bowl or cup, combine the garlic powder with the melted butter and lightly brush it over the pizza dough, making sure not to miss any spots.

STEP SEVEN: Bake the casserole uncovered for 30 minutes or until the top crust is golden brown and the filling is heated throughout.

STEP EIGHT: Serve warm.

How To Serve This Easy Chicken Pie Recipe

Delicious golden brown chicken pot pie is a classic comfort food that can now be easily enjoyed, thanks to the premade crust. 

To take this cozy meal over the top and make it truly special, serve it with garlic-studded roasted vegetables. 

Fluffy buttered dinner rolls and a simple tomato cucumber salad are also perfect accompaniments for a warm helping of chicken pot pie to make a complete meal. 

For two more ways to change up your classic pot pie, check out our chicken pot pie soup and skillet chicken pot pie.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Storage Tips

IN THE FRIDGE: This chicken pot pie casserole should be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to five days. 

IN THE FREEZER: This chicken pie can also be stored in a freezer-safe airtight container in your freezer for up to three months. Let the frozen pie thaw overnight in the fridge.

REHEATING: You can thaw this creamy chicken pot pie casserole in your refrigerator. Make sure that it is thawed completely though before reheating.

You can reheat it in your oven at 325°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated throughout, or you can microwave individual servings in one-minute increments.

The heating time will depend on the amount of food you are reheating. 

This easy chicken pot pie is a cozy, flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy veggies, and a golden crust—all with minimal prep. It’s a comforting choice that makes homemade weeknight dinners simple and delicious.

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