Real Chicken Pot Pie

Prep: 30 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A hearty and comforting chicken pot pie filled with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas, all encased in flaky crust—perfect for family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 3 tsp. salt, divided
  • 4 to 5 medium potatoes
  • 5 stalks celery
  • 1/2 lb. carrots
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 17 oz. can English peas, drained
  • pie crust
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Boil the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper until done. Save the broth.
  2. Debone the cooked chicken.
  3. Cut potatoes, carrots, and celery, then cook them in the reserved broth.
  4. Remove the cooked vegetables from the broth and keep 3 cups of broth.
  5. Combine the cooked chicken, vegetables, and drained peas.
  6. Prepare a pie crust in a suitable pie dish.
  7. Mix flour and milk to create a thickening mixture.
  8. Combine the chicken and vegetable mixture with the flour and milk mixture.
  9. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  10. Cover with the second pie crust and seal the edges.
  11. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 45-60 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

779 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.3g 29% DV
Total Fat 39.8g 51% DV
Carbs 92.1g 33% DV
Fiber 9.7g 35% DV
Sugar 28.6g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10227.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1364mg 29% DV
Cholesterol 89.3mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 907.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 34.6mg 38% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 184.8mg 14% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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