They were cheap, convenient, and kid-friendly.

My passion for chicken pot pie was born.

I didnt need to rely on the boxed version anymore.

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I also found that chicken pot pie doesnt involve a lot of hard-to-pronounce ingredients or complicated steps.

Now, Im even more of a fan.

What Makes This Chicken Pot Pie Easy?

The best Chicken Pot Pie is on a plate and the rest of the casserole is set behind it.

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My commitment to making this an easy chicken pot pie develops in stages.

Swap the puff pastry for gluten-free pie dough.

To make a dairy-free pot pie:Use your favorite nut milk in lieu of the cows milk.

A square slice of the best Chicken Pot Pie is on a plate and the shredded chicken and vegetable filling is visible.

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Whats the Best Way to Reheat Chicken Pot Pie?

Usually, Ive stored the pot pie in the fridge in the same dish I baked it in.

To avoid shattering my dish, I pop it into a cold oven.

Vegetables are sauteed in a dutch oven to make a homemade Chicken Pot Pie.

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I set the oven to 350F and allow the dish to warm up along with the oven.

This lowers my wait time and protects my ceramic baking dishes.

My 15-minute heating time begins when the oven has reached 350F.

Broth is added to the filling in a dutch oven to make a favorite Chicken Pot PIe.

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Prepare the filling and top it with the dough as early as a day ahead.

Wait until youre ready to bake the pie to brush the egg wash on.

The egg wash will dry out and crack as the pie bakes if you brush it on too early.

The filling is thickening in a dutch oven for the best Chicken Pot Pie.

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Cover the unbaked pot pie with foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

Thaw the pot pie in the fridge overnight.

Brush the egg wash on the dough and bake for 30 minutes in a 400F oven.

A dutch oven filled with shredded chicken, broth, peas and carrots to make a homemade Chicken Pot Pie.

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You’ll need about 3 1/2 cups of shredded or diced cooked chicken.

To cook your own chicken quickly, try ourpoached chicken breast recipe.

Once the butter has melted and begins sizzling, add the onion, celery, and garlic.

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Using a large spoon to stir, saute the vegetables until they become translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium and sprinkle the flour over the veggies and fat in the pot.

The roux should look pale yellow and leave a thick coating on the vegetables.

Scoring the crust for the best chicken pot pie.

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In a small bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine the chicken stock and milk.

Stir to completely coat the chicken and veg in the gravy.

Taste the mixture and, if needed, adjust the seasoning with the salt and pepper.

Overhead view of Homemade Chicken Pot Pie in a casserole dish.

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Pour the filling into a 9 x13-inch baking dish and allow it to cool for 15 minutes.

The filling will be very hot, so take care when eating.

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