Quick Chicken Pot Pie

1 servings Prep: 15 m Cook: 40 m Total: 55 m Beginner
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Quick Chicken Pot Pie
Quick and Easy - Good and Yummy! And super for leftover chicken and turkey. This shortcut pot pie uses refrigerated pie crusts, canned soup, and frozen vegetables for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

1 servings
  • 2 Pillsbury pie crusts
  • 1 (2 pound) bag of frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons)
  • 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (12 oz) can white chunk chicken breast or 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp minced onion - optional
  • 1 egg white, scrambled

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a 9 inch pie plate with one crust. Poke crust with fork. Brush crust with egg white. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, sauté the mixed vegetables and onion in butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Add the chicken and the can of soup. Stir until heated throughout. Season with black pepper to taste.
  5. Pour into prepared pie shell and cover with the second pie crust. Make slits in top crust to vent.
  6. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees until top pie crust is golden brown.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why is my bottom crust soggy?

A: Brushing the bottom crust with egg white helps seal it. You can also pre-bake the bottom crust for 5-7 minutes before filling. See the note below for details.

Q: Can I make this ahead?

A: Yes! Assemble the pie completely but don't bake. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, adding 5-10 minutes if baking from cold.

Tips and Techniques

For a richer filling, add a splash of cream or milk to the soup mixture. You can also add herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • cream of chicken soup: cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
  • frozen mixed vegetables: fresh vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
  • canned chicken: rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey
  • Pillsbury pie crusts: homemade pie dough or puff pastry

Equipment Needed

  • 9 inch pie plate
  • Medium saucepan
  • Pastry brush

Historical Context

Pot pie has English origins but became a staple of Southern home cooking, especially for using up Sunday dinner leftovers. This quick version uses modern convenience products while keeping that comforting, home-cooked feel.