The Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-27 · Updated 2026-03-27

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A comforting classic with flaky, buttery crust and a rich, spiced chicken and vegetable filling. Ideal for family dinners or cozy weekends. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers chicken breast, carrots, onion into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, cubed chicken breast
2 medium, diced carrots
1 large, finely chopped onion
2 stalks, diced celery
2 tbsp flour
4 tbsp butter
1 cup milk
1 tsp thyme
to taste salt
to taste pepper
2 pre-made (9-inch) pie crust
2 tbsp for baking butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a paste. Add the cooked chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and dot with 1 tbsp butter. Pour in the chicken mixture. Top with the second crust, sealing the edges. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.