Chicken Potpie is the perfect comfort food-it’s warm, hearty and delicious. This dish can be made with leftover chicken or turkey, or you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. The sky’s the limit when it comes to toppings, so get creative! Use whatever vegetables you have on hand, add some cheese or even some bacon. The possibilities are endless. Just be sure to use a good pie crust-homemade is always best, but store-bought will work in a pinch. Your family will love this homey dish, and it’s sure to become a new weeknight favorite.
What is chicken potpie?
A potpie is a type of savory pie, typically made with meat and vegetables stewed in a thick gravy or sauce then poured into a pastry shell or pie dish. The dish is then baked and served hot. Potpies come in many varieties, but most commonly include poultry such as chicken or turkey, and vegetables such as carrots, peas, and potatoes.
Variations of the dish, including vegetarian and gluten-free options
There are many variations of the classic chicken potpie recipe, including vegetarian and gluten-free versions. For a vegetarian potpie, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and substitute chickpeas or black beans for the chicken. You can also use a store-bought pie crust, or make your own with a mix of flour and vegetable shortening. If you need a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free pie crust mix, or make your own dough with rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour.
Why you should eat chicken pot pie tonight!
Comfort food is the best food. It’s warm, hearty, and delicious-the perfect meal for a cold winter night. And there’s no better comfort food than chicken potpie. This dish can be made with leftover chicken or turkey, or you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. The sky’s the limit when it comes to toppings, so get creative! Use whatever vegetables you have on hand, add some cheese or even some bacon. The possibilities are endless. Just be sure to use a good pie crust-homemade is always best, but store-bought will work in a pinch. Your family will love this homey dish, and it’s sure to become a new weeknight favorite.
How to make Chicken Potpie
Ingredients:
1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Mix chicken, mixed vegetables, and Parmesan cheese into the saucepan. Pour mixture into pie crust.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Reduce oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and continue baking for 10 minutes.
5. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
