Simple, Classic Chicken Potpie Recipe
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Simple, Classic Chicken Potpie

By: USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson 
"Shredded rotisserie chicken and sherry lend this classic potpie a rich, comforting flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (79)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
38 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 23 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 pies
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups roasted, shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 small stalks celery, cut crosswise 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 9 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine
  • Salt and ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, not thawed

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to low-center position; heat oven to 400 degrees. If using whole rotisserie chickens, separate meat from skin and bones, and tear into bite-size pieces. Discard skin and bones. Then remove pie dough from its box and follow directions for bringing to room temperature.
  2. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; saute until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl along with the chicken; set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, microwave chicken broth and milk in a microwave-safe bowl until steamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Heat butter over medium heat in the empty pan. When foaming subsides, whisk in flour and thyme; cook until golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in hot milk mixture. Bring to simmer, then continue to simmer until sauce fully thickens, about1 minute. Turn off heat, stir in sherry or wine, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir chicken mixture, parsley and the peas and carrots into the sauce. Divide mixture between two 9-inch deep-dish pie plates. Top each with pie dough, and flute crust by pinching with your fingers. Set on a baking sheet and bake until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. (Optional: Wrap second potpie in freezer wrap and freeze for a later meal. Remove wrapping, place potpie on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees until golden and bubbly, about 1 hour.)

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2006 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 480 | Total Fat: 29.6g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2007 by MARNZ01   view full review
This is absolutely a great recipe. It lays out the steps of making a roux and when to add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by Terri Newton   view full review
Simply the best chicken potpie I have tasted and my family loves it. This is my second time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by tizzylizz   view full review
Classic comfort food! I made my own crust...so easy: 2 cups all purpose white flour, 2 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by SCARLETT1211   view full review
This was fantastic! In addition to the vegetables called for, I added a small diced potato...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by Jen   view full review
This is my favorite meal to give to friends when a new baby comes or someone could use an easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2007 by Beth C.   view full review
I couldn't believe how good this turned out. I joined the Allrecipes club just so I could...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by mtarrango   view full review
My husband is not a fan of of chicken potpie but LOVED this recipe. Made half the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by Cook   view full review
I was looking for a recipe for chicken potpie that was not made with canned soup. I was so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Bshoneybee   view full review
This is a wonderful recipe, I served it when company came over and was surprised when we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2010 by Johanna Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Kids (10&12) loved this! Now I have another to freeze for later so I don't have o stress about...

 

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