Best 10 Mamaws Chicken Pot Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting warmth of Mamaw's Chicken Pot Pie, a classic dish that embodies the essence of home cooking. This delectable pie features a flaky, golden crust encasing a savory filling of tender chicken, an array of colorful vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful sauce. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it a perfect meal to satisfy the soul on chilly evenings. Along with the classic chicken pot pie recipe, this article also offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds. Dive into the goodness of a vegetarian pot pie, a hearty beef pot pie, and a unique Mexican-inspired chicken pot pie. Vegetarian and vegan readers can relish the vibrant flavors of the vegetable pot pie, while those seeking a taste of Mexican cuisine will delight in the fusion of spices and ingredients in the Mexican chicken pot pie. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article equips you to create a pot pie masterpiece that will become a cherished family favorite.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S CHICKEN POT PIE



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Easy, beginner pot pie that your family will love.

Provided by Samantha Hamilton

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
⅔ cup milk
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (14.5 ounce) can peas and carrots
½ (15 ounce) can whole new potatoes, drained
1 (15 ounce) package prepared double-crust pie pastry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, flour, salt, and pepper in melted butter until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and pour chicken broth and milk into the skillet; bring the mixture to a boil and cook to thicken slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir chicken, peas and carrots, and potatoes into the broth mixture.
  • Press one pie pastry into the bottom of a deep-dish pie pan. Pour the broth mixture into the pie pastry. Top with remaining pastry and press edges together to form a seal. Cut several slits into the top pastry. Place pie plate on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let pie cool and filling thicken at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 935.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

MAMAW'S DOUBLE DEEP DISH POT PIE



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This is not calorie friendly, but it is dearly loved in my house. I make it from scratch most of the time, but have been known to "cheat". I have used a store bought rotisserie chicken or left over chicken/turkey and refrigerated pie crust or even puff pastry (single top crust). Mamaw did not EVER! (please don't tell on me) You...

Provided by Bobbie Weiner

Categories     Savory Pies

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 whole chicken breast bone in or 2 c left over chicken or turkey
2 pie crust (your favorite) or refridgerated
2 c chicken broth
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2/3 c flour
1 qt heavy cream
1/3 c real butter
1 small onion finely diced
1 c frozen peas
1 c chopped carrots
1 c fresh broccoli tops chopped (you can use frozen)
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 beaten egg

Steps:

  • 1. Add salt/pepper and chicken broth to a medium stock pot and boil chicken until cooked thru reserving the broth...set aside to cool and shred.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • 3. Skim any fat off the broth and bring back up to a boil
  • 4. add all veggies to broth and boil for 5 minutes then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 5. In a 2 quart round casserole dish add your preferred pie crust to the bottom of the dish and mold gently to the sides of the dish. Poke holes in the bottom with a fork and bake off for 10 minutes set aside
  • 6. When veggies are al dente add 1/3 cup cold water to flour and mix until smooth, add mixture quickly to simmering stock.add the shredded chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat stir in butter, cream and nutmeg.
  • 7. Fill casserole with the filling and drape the top crust over the the entire top of the casserole dish, letting it hang over the sides.Vent the top crust with a sharp knife. Brush with the egg wash. (I claim the extra crust from the sides for myself, as I am the chef!)
  • 8. Bake off 35-45 minutes or until Golden Brown. Rim the edges with foil if they begin to brown too much. Allow pie to set up for 15-20 minutes to hold form when cut. ENJOY!!!! You may want to skip dessert....but trust me it is worth it!

MAMA'S CHICKEN PIE



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This is one of those chicken recipes that has very simple ingredients, is easy to make, and oh so delicious. Perfect for the picky eater. There's no veggies... just chicken. Layering the crust into the pie is a little different and what holds the pie together. This will quickly become a family favorite. It's also a great way to...

Provided by Janet Crow

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole chicken or 3 large boneless breasts
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup, 10.5 oz.
1 1/2 soup cans of chicken broth (using the cream of chicken soup can)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 frozen 9" pie crust, thawed
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Place the chicken in a pot and cover with water, bring to a boil and cook thoroughly. Remove the chicken (save the cooking liquid), let cool and then chop up the meat.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl stir together the soup, broth, salt, and pepper. Stir in the chicken, combine well.
  • 3. Lightly spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon half of the chicken mixture into the bottom and spread around.
  • 4. Then cover the mixture with a layer of the pie strips. Dot the strips with 1 Tbsp of butter.
  • 5. Place in a 400 degree oven for 25 minutes.
  • 6. Remove and spoon the remaining chicken mixture over the top.
  • 7. Then place the remaining pie crust strips. Again, dot with 1 Tbsp butter.
  • 8. Return to the oven for an additional 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let sit 5 minutes before serving.

MAMAW'S CHICKEN POT PIE



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My Mamaw made this every time we went to visit her. Granted that was 3-4 times a year, but I love this dish!

Provided by Bamabelle1202

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 (14 ounce) cans mixed vegetables
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup broth, broth will come from cooking the chicken breasts
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Boil chicken for 20 minutes, tear into pieces and layer in the bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Mix vegetables, cream of chicken soup, and broth together, pour over chicken.
  • Mix flour, butter and buttermilk together and layer over the vegetable mixture.
  • Bake at 350 cegrees for about 35-45 minutes.

MOM'S FABULOUS CHICKEN POT PIE WITH BISCUIT CRUST



Mom's Fabulous Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust image

Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken from the supermarket helps on the ease of preparation of this fabulous comfort style dinner. Fresh vegetables gives this a very special added flavor and is worth the effort. Everyone loves Mom's Chicken Pot Pie! Serve with a green salad.

Provided by Pam

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Pot Pie Recipes     Chicken Pot Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
⅔ cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
⅔ cup half-and-half cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated flaky-style biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands®)
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the onion, celery, and carrots until the celery and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas, parsley, thyme and flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour coats the vegetables and begins to fry, about 5 minutes. Whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half, and cook until the sauce is thick and bubbling. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and mix in the chicken meat.
  • Transfer the chicken, vegetables, and sauce into a 2-quart baking dish. Arrange biscuits on top of the filling. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk with water; brush egg yolk on the biscuits.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the biscuits are golden brown and the pie filling is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1026.1 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

MAMAW'S CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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I grew up on this recipe, my Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it's always been a family favorite. Quick and easy for school nights, and the leftovers are just as good! You can use less butter on top of course, my Momma and Mamaw always put the full stick on top (gotta love Southern ladies and their butter!)

Provided by katiefbenham

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 cups water
2 cups instant white rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup butter, sliced into pats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease sides and bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Stir chicken, water, rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and cream of mushroom soup together in the prepared casserole dish; season with salt and pepper. Arrange butter evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 1 hour to 75 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1211.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

MAMA'S CHICKEN POT PIE



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Love in a pie pan! Pot pies made regular appearances at our dinner table growing up. They were an easy way for Mama to use up leftovers. To me, they are the ultimate comfort food. You just can't beat flaky pastry, fresh veggies, rich gravy, and a great way to use up leftover meat! The recipe can be easily altered for beef...

Provided by Aurora McBee

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 chicken breasts, diced (rotisserie chicken, leftover turkey,or pork/beef roast shredded)
2 ribs celery, chopped
3-4 carrots, sliced thin
1/2 medium onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 red potatoes, diced
1 small pinch sage or thyme (i use sage for poultry, thyme for beef or pork)
2 c chicken stock (change stock according to which meat you're using)
2 Tbsp cornstarch
salt & pepper, as needed, to taste
1-2 Tbsp olive oil
1 double crust pie pastry

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375*.
  • 2. In a medium size pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for 5-8 minutes, until onions begin to turn translucent.
  • 3. While your vegetables are cooking, prepare 2-crust pie dough. (see first comment below for a link to my crust recipe) Roll out half, and place in a deep dish pie plate.
  • 4. Add chicken to vegetables. Season with sage or thyme and pepper (don't add salt yet). Cook until chicken is no longer pink. (If using pre-cooked meat, cooking the meat again is not necessary)
  • 5. Add chicken stock to vegetable/chicken mixture and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with 4-6 tablespoons of cold water and mix into boiling mixture. Return to boil and thicken to desired gravy consistency. Taste and add salt as needed.
  • 6. Pour hot mixture into crust-lined pie plate.
  • 7. Roll out top crust and place over mixture. Trim crusts, roll under, and crimp edges. Make 4-6 slits in top, place in oven and bake, 35-45 minutes, until crust is golden brown.

CHICKEN POT PIE IX



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A delicious chicken pie made from scratch with carrots, peas and celery.

Provided by Robbie Rice

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup frozen green peas
½ cup sliced celery
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
⅔ cup milk
2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.)
  • In a saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, peas, and celery. Add water to cover and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
  • In the saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in butter until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place the chicken mixture in bottom pie crust. Pour hot liquid mixture over. Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut away excess dough. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 517 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CLASSIC CHICKEN POT PIE



Classic Chicken Pot Pie image

Tell everyone you're having pie for dinner and see how big their smiles are. This homemade chicken pot pie recipe streamlines your work by using frozen peas and carrots and refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts. Swap out chicken for turkey or try a different frozen veggie combo to put your own unique spin on this old-fashioned favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
2 1/2 to 3 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
1 box (10 oz) frozen peas and carrots
1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, onion, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in broth and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken and peas and carrots; remove from heat.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. Roll 1 pie crust into 13-inch square. Ease into ungreased 9-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Pour chicken mixture into crust-lined dish.
  • Roll remaining pie crust into 11-inch square. Cut out designs with 1-inch cookie cutter. Place square over chicken mixture. Arrange cutouts on top crust. Turn edges of pie crust under; flute edge.
  • Bake about 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.1, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 675.0 mg, Sugar 4.0 g, TransFat 5 g

MAMA'S CHICKEN POT PIE



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This is my mother's mouthwatering chicken pot pie. She makes it with a wonderful homemade pie crust recipe... which I can't find. So for now I just cheat and use a frozen pie shell.

Provided by LutieLu

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pie, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -8 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced potato
1 cup diced carrot
1/2-1 yellow onion
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
2 cups cooked cubed chicken
1/2-1 cup grated cheese
1 frozen pie shell

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Fry the potatoes, carrots and onions in the butter.
  • In a separate bowl combine the cream of chicken soup, tyme, basil, marjoram, chicken and cheese.
  • After the veggies are done, place them in the bowl and mix well with other ingredients.
  • Pour into a deep casserole dish.
  • Place a frozen pie shell on top of the dish and cut slits in the top of it.
  • Place in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.2, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 937.9, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 8.5

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chicken broth for the best flavor. You can make your own or use a store-bought brand that you trust.
  • If you don't have any leftover chicken, you can cook some chicken breasts or thighs ahead of time and shred them. You can also use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the pot pie, such as carrots, celery, or peas.
  • If you want a thicker filling, you can add a cornstarch slurry to the pot pie. Just mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water until smooth, then stir it into the pot pie filling.
  • Top the pot pie with a variety of cheeses, such as cheddar, Parmesan, or Gruyère.
  • Bake the pot pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • Let the pot pie cool for a few minutes before serving so that the filling can set.

Conclusion:

Mamaw's Chicken Pot Pie is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and tender chicken, this pot pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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