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12.02.2010

Homemade Chicken Pot Pies

Another cold weather favorite and definite comfort food for me has always been Chicken Pot Pie. This recipe is fairly simple and can be pre-made and frozen, and then baked at a later date. Also, the ingredients are ones you may already have in your pantry and freezer, or ones that you can buy and store ahead of time, which makes this meal good for a midweek, low-key dinner. Plus, if you are cooking for a couple or a small family, this recipe ensures leftovers, which are absolutely delicious for lunch the next day. Of course, if you still have Thanksgiving Turkey leftovers, sub them in! Delicious!

For this recipe you will need: 1- 9inch round Baking Dish, Pie Weights (optional), a Spatula, a Medium Mixing Bowl, Measuring cups and spoons, Wooden Spoon, and a Medium-Sized Frying Pan. 
Chicken Pot Pies
  • 2 Cups or 2 Medium Chicken Breasts, rubbed down with:
    • Garlic Powder, Italian Spices, and Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided
  • 2 Pre-Made or Homemade Pie Crusts (Recipe Here
  • 1/2 Vidalia Onion, Diced
  • 1/2 Cup Diced Carrots
  • 1/2 Cup Peas, fresh or previously frozen
  • 1/2 Cup Corn, fresh or previously frozen
  • 1/2 Cup Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1/2 Cup Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 Cup Cream
  • 1 bunch of Fresh Sage
  • Several Sprigs of Fresh Thyme
*Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees F.

*In a medium frying pan heat 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil over Medium High heat. Add the seasoned Chicken Breasts and increase heat to High. Cook for approximately 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and cover. *Chicken should still be slightly pink in the center!*

*While your chicken is cooking, spray your baking dish with canola oil, and press one crust into the bottom and up the edges of the dish. If using, place pie weights on top of bottom crust. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside, but leave oven on.

*In the same pan that you used for the chicken, add the other Tbsp of Olive Oil and heat on Medium High. Stir in the diced onions and cook for 2 minutes, or until slightly softened. Stir in the carrots, peas, and corn, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. 

*In a separate bowl combine the remaining ingredients, mixing thoroughly. Pour over the vegetable mixture in the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. 

*While the Vegetable mix is simmering, uncover the chicken and dice into 1/4 inch chunks. Add to the mixture and simmer for another 1 minute. 

*Pour the mixture into your previously baked pie crust and cover with the top crust. Using your fingers, pinch the top crust into the edges of the bottom crust to seal. Return to your preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, until top crust is golden brown. 

*Remove from oven and let set for 5 minutes. Slice and serve hot.

I chose not to add any additional salt as the Cream of Mushroom and Cream of Chicken Soups tend to run fairly salty, but feel free to use your own palate and season to your taste bud's delight! If freezing, skip the 35 minutes of baking time, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the freezer until you are ready to bake and eat.

Enjoy :]

<3 Marea

Linking up to Friday Potluck @ EkatsKitchen.com

11 comments:

  1. So much better than the frozen variety. Luckily I stashed some turkey left from Thanksgiving in the freezer. Great recipe,thanks for sharing.

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  2. Oh how I love chicken pot pie on a cold wintery night. This looks delicious.. so many yummy ingredients and that crust looks so flaky!

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  3. First of all 'mmmmm', now that we got that out of the way. Delicious!.. Luna

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  4. That's like a big ole hug...It's gotta make ya feel better! Well done!

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  5. Love Pot Pie, such a great comfort food!

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  6. A lovely comforting pie, perfect for wintery weather. I imagine this would taste pretty good cold with a salad too. Better still, I don't have to go shopping - I have everything my cupboard/fridge ready to give this a try.

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  7. This is the BEST comfort food. Great job!

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  8. I love Chicken Pot Pie. Your recipe looks great. Thank you for sharing and you have a great week end.

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  9. I could go for a chicken pot pie on a cold Friday night! Very comforting!

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  10. Thank you thank you thank you friends!!! I had difficulty photographing this so I'm glad you still think it looks delicious! It was :] I love winter and the food I get to cook because of it!

    <3Marea

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  11. Marea, thanks for bringing this to Friday Potluck! My hubby loves chicken pot pies, but I've never made them from scratch! Yum!

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