The Best Pot Pie

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty, comforting chicken pot pie with flaky pastry crust, filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy, perfect for family dinners and cozy gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup margarine
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Pastry dough (top and bottom)
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 cups cooked, cut-up chicken or turkey
  • 1 package frozen peas and carrots or fresh carrots and celery

Instructions

  1. Heat margarine over low heat until melted.
  2. Blend in flour, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in chicken broth and milk.
  6. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  7. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
  8. Stir in cooked, cut-up chicken and vegetables; set aside.
  9. Line a pie dish with pastry dough, add the filling, then cover with the top pastry.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

590 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.9g 26% DV
Total Fat 32.1g 41% DV
Carbs 63.4g 23% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 19.3g 39% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10438.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 372.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 17.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 61.3mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 34.9mg 39% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 137.8mg 11% DV
Iron 4.2mg 23% DV
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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