Best 3 Cheater Pot Pie Recipes

**Cheater Pot Pie: A Quick and Easy Comfort Food Fix**

Craving a warm and comforting pot pie without the hassle of making a traditional pie crust? Look no further than this collection of cheater pot pie recipes. These simplified versions of the classic dish use store-bought ingredients and clever techniques to create a delicious and satisfying meal in a fraction of the time. From one-pot wonders to skillet pies and even a slow cooker option, there's a cheater pot pie recipe here to suit every taste and cooking style. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST HOMEMADE CHICKEN POT PIE

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This easy chicken pot pie features chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and a rich and creamy sauce set between two layers of a deliciously buttery, flaky pie crust. After trying this simple, one-pan pot pie, you may never buy store-bought chicken pot pie again! Serve with a green salad tossed in a tangy vinaigrette to complement and cut the richness.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories Chicken Pot Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced celery
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
4 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (14.1 ounce) package ready-to-use refrigerated pie crusts

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, salt, and rosemary and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in chicken broth and cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook, stirring often, until thick and creamy and vegetables have started to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, peas, and parsley until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
Place one crust in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Add filling and place second crust on top. Press crusts together to seal around the edges and use fingers to crimp the dough. Cut small slits in the top and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Tent the edges with foil while baking if they become too brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 966.2 mg

CHEATERS HOMEMADE CHICKEN POTPIE

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I love Chicken pot pie but hate the time it takes to make one from scratch so I came up with a cheaters version and it very good.

Provided by Miranda Barrier @mirandab224

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large precook from your supermarket rottisire chicken
1 can(s) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can(s) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- milk (just enough to thin down the soups to a med. thick consistency
1 medium bag of frozen mixed vegetables
2 - premade refrigerated pie crust

Steps:

Tear chicken of bone and cut into pieces. Add soups and milk and vegetables mix well and set aside
I use Deep Dish Pyrex and I place one crust in the bottom and fit to the dish. Add chicken ingredients in pie crust then cover with other pie crust. Vent top crust.
Place Pyrex on baking sheet to catch spills Place in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour

CHEATER'S CHICKEN POT PIE

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A pot pie that will please people who love an easy recipe and a tasty hot and hearty meal. I invented this using things I had in the house on a night I just didn't feel like going to the super market. Its also a good way to use up leftovers from a holiday dinner. The best part of this recipe is there isn't a pie crust in site! As always, it's all about taste so don't be afraid to experiment. Note: If you know how to make mashed potatoes its pretty difficult to mess this up, you can even use instant if you have them around. You don't have to follow portion sizes allotted below either, just make as much or as little will fit in the dish of your choosing. You can also use uncooked chicken, just pan brown it on medium heat (it will cook fast because of the small pieces) and add as specified.

Provided by Orfe_The_Obstinant

Categories Savory Pies

Time 50m

Yield 1 Casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 potatoes, large pealed and cubed -OR-
3 cups already made mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots (or leftover veg from dinner)
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or 1 1/2 cups turkey
2 (12 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (or whatever the regular size is)
butter, as needed
sour cream or plain yogurt
salt
pepper

Steps:

Peel and cube potatoes and set to boil in slightly salted water to make mashed potatoes.
Take leftover chicken or turkey and cut into 1" cubes, add to casserole dish.
Measure out veggies, frozen or fresh and mix in with chicken/turkey.
Add 1.5 cans of cream of chicken soup. I used whatever it took to coat the chicken and veggies. This is the stage I season at so add what you think would taste good ;) If it seems too thick you can add a little water or milk, but remember that heating it will also make it thinner.
When potatoes are soft and water is slightly cloudy remove from heat and drain. Mash the potatoes with a mixer or by hand, adding butter or plain yogurt and the remaining cream of chicken soup. If potatoes are too stiff, add milk, but you don't want them to be runny. You will also want to salt and pepper to taste.
Pour mashed potatoes over the chicken and veggie mix. I usually top it with a couple shakes of paprika for color.
Bake covered at 450 for 30 minutes or until the filling starts to bubble up around the mashed potatoes.
Remove from oven and let set for at least 5 minutes, the inside of that potpie will be like molten lava!
Enjoy! Makes great next day lunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 845, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 14.2

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your pot pie a more flavorful and nutritious filling. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, peas, and corn.
Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them just until they are bright and crisp.
Use a good quality pie crust. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor and texture of your pot pie. You can either make your own pie crust or use a store-bought one.
Don't overcrowd the pot pie. This will prevent the filling from cooking evenly. Leave some space between the vegetables and the crust.
Bake the pot pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. This will take about 30-35 minutes.

Conclusion:

Cheater pot pie is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic comfort food. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a weeknight dinner that's both easy and delicious, give cheater pot pie a try.