Chicken Pot Pie Skillet

November 22, 2021 CX3 0 Comments Chicken, Pie, Pot, Skillet

By: Mariam E. | November 21, 2021This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure policy for details

Made in under an hour, this skillet version of chicken pot pie is game-changing. You get all the best parts of a chicken pot pie but it’s less labor-intensive and cooks way faster. Even better, it’s all made in one cast iron so cleaning up is fast and easy. Nothing beats this recipe with its tender pieces of chicken and bite-sized vegetables coated in a creamy sauce and topped with a golden pie crust.

spoon in the skillet with a portion of pot pie removed

The ultimate comfort food, this Chicken Pot Pie Skillet recipe is so easy and delicious! A creamy and hearty filling wrapped up in a golden pie crust, this simple one skillet meal will hit the spot. Made with household staples, you can have dinner on the table in no time.

Need another easy chicken recipe for busy weeknights? Try making my Garlic Butter Mushroom Chicken Bites or Baked Chicken and Broccoli Pasta. They’re family favorites that come together in a flash.

Why You’ll Love This Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

It’s much easier to make a traditional chicken pot pie. It’s just as hearty and tasty as a regular chicken pot pie but it’s quicker and easier to make.
It’s fast! Thanks to shortcuts like a store-bought rotisserie chicken and frozen pie crust, you can make this skillet chicken pot pie in no time.
It’s tasty. No one’s going to turn down a plate of this chicken pot pie. Your family will clean their plates!

Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients

ingredients of the chicken pot pie paid out

Butter: use unsalted butter.
Onion: I dice up a yellow onion but you can use whatever onion you have on hand.
Celery: be sure to discard the root.
Garlic: freshly minced is ideal.
All-purpose flour: you don’t have to get fancy, all-purpose flour is perfectly fine.
Fresh thyme: minced
Salt and pepper: to taste
Chicken broth: use low sodium if you have that on hand.
Heavy cream: you want heavy cream and not milk to get that creamy texture.
Frozen carrots and peas: no need to thaw them before adding them to the skillet.
Rotisserie chicken: it’s definitely more convenient to buy a rotisserie chicken to make this skillet chicken pot pie.
Unbaked pie crusts: be sure to thaw it first.
Corn starch- optional if you feel like you want to thicken up the filling mixture more. Mix 1 tbsp. of corn starch with 2 tbsps. of water and mix it into the filling mixture over heat.

How To Make Chicken Pot Pie Skillet

Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 400F.
Cook the aromatics: Heat a 10 inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat; add butter, once the butter is melted add in the onions, celery, and garlic. Cook till the onions turn translucent.

process shots showing the sauté process of the vegetables

Make the sauce: Sprinkle the flour along with the thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Add the vegetables: Add the frozen carrot and peas along with the shredded chicken. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside.

process shots showing the making of chicken pot pie

Add the crust: Top the skillet with the pie dough crust and seal the edges by pressing them around the skillet. With a sharp knife make small slits in the center of the crust.

Bake the chicken pot pie: Bake the skillet pot pie for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Allow the pie to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve: Scoop and serve the chicken pot pie while it is still warm.

finished chicken pot pie in a black iron skillet

Tips to Make The Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Feel free to change the veggies in the filling and add your favorites to this cast iron chicken pot pie. Try vegetables like sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, or corn. This recipe is a great way to clear up leftover vegetables in your fridge.
Don’t skip allowing the pie to cool before cutting, as cooling allows the filling can thicken. If you cut it too soon, the filling will spill out as you try to serve a slice.
If you don’t have a cast-iron pan, you can transfer the filling to a baking dish and place the pie crust on top of that instead.
If you don’t have a pie crust, buttery biscuits can be used instead.
You can quickly shred chicken by removing the skin and bones and adding it to a mixing bowl with a whisk attachment. Save the bones to make chicken broth.
Save yourself time by using cooked rotisserie chickens from the grocery store.
The pie crust must be thawed or it’ll crack as you try to add it to the skillet.
You can brush with egg wash to give the crust a shiny crust.

fork poking into the chicken from the pot pie

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make chicken pot pie ahead of time?

You sure can! The chicken pot pie filling can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This way, all you have to do is add the pie crust and bake the day of serving.

Can you freeze chicken pot pie?

If you’re looking to freeze this, I recommend baking it in a disposal baking dish instead of a skillet. This way, the whole dish can go into the freezer instead of the skillet and into the oven after thawed.

How do I store leftovers?

If you have leftover skillet chicken pot pie, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 3 days at it’s best. The crust will soften and it won’t be as crispy but you can always reheat the leftovers in the oven to crisp the crust back up.

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