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Easy Weekday Chicken Pot Pie

March 26, 2022 by Alida Ryder 22 Comments

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An incredibly easy chicken pot pie, perfect for rushed weeknights made with rotisserie chicken and store-bought Mornay sauce.

In fact, that’s the secret to this easy chicken pot pie recipe. Everything in it is store-bought. The pastry, the chicken and the cheese sauce are all conveniently purchased from your local supermarket.

 

Easy weekday chicken pot pie

Ingredients

One of my favorite weeknight dinner ingredients is a rotisserie chicken. It’s the most versatile, no-effort protein you can use to whip up speedy meals and this chicken pot pie recipe celebrates it big time. I used cheese sauce bought from my local supermarket but if yours doesn’t carry Mornay, Béchamel or cheese sauce, my recipe for homemade Mornay sauce is quick to make and absolutely delicious. All-butter puff pastry is the perfect quick pie crust but feel free to use any pie crust of your choice. I usually just lay it over the filling but a lattice crust is a cute extra step if you want to fancy it up a little.

  • Rotisserie chicken. 
  • Mushrooms. 
  • Fresh garlic cloves. 
  • Fresh thyme. 
  • Cheese sauce / Mornay sauce. 
  • Creme fraiche. Sour cream can be substituted.
  • Lemon juice. 
  • Salt and pepper. 
  • Puff pastry. 
  • Egg. 

Easy weekday chicken pot pie with puff pastry

How to make easy chicken pot pie

  1. Make the filling: In a large skillet or frying pan, heat a tablespoon or two of olive oil. Add the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until golden brown then add the garlic, thyme and lemon juice and cook for another minute or two. Season the mushrooms with salt and black pepper then remove from the heat. Shred the rotisserie chicken, discarding the skin and bones. Place the shredded chicken into a large bowl then add the sautéed mushrooms. Pour in the cheese sauce and creme fraiche. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  2. Assemble the pot pie: Transfer the chicken and mushroom filling to a suitable baking dish then top with the thawed puff pastry. If using the puff pastry as a single sheet on top of the pie, cut a few slits into the pastry to allow air to escape. Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
  3. Bake: Place the pot pie in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed and the filling is hot throughout. Remove from the oven, allow to rest for a few minutes then serve.

Can I freeze chicken pot pie?

Absolutely! Assemble the pot pie in a freezer-proof container then cover well with plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Remove the wrapping and bake the pie from frozen until hot throughout. Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Easy weekday chicken pot pie

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Easy weekday chicken pot pie

Easy Weekday Chicken Pot Pie

An incredibly easy chicken pot pie, perfect for rushed weeknights made with rotisserie chicken and store-bought pastry.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Chicken, Chicken Pie, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken pot pie, Chicken pot pie recipe, Easy chicken pot pie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 361kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 250 g (½lb) mushrooms sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 200 g (7oz) ready-made cheese sauce
  • 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 400 g (14oz) roll ready-made puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
  • In a large non-stick frying pan, heat a little olive oil then sauté the mushrooms until browned and cooked through. Add the garlic and thyme and fry for another 30 seconds before removing from the heat.
  • Shred the chicken, discarding any bones and skin, and place in a bowl. Add the mushrooms, cheese sauce, crème fraîche and lemon juice and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place the filling in a pie dish/ovenproof dish of your choice then top with the pastry.
  • Trim the edges and crimp the pastry before brushing with the beaten egg.
  • Place in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed and the filling has heated through.
  • Remove from the oven and serve with vegetables of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg

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Comments

  1. Jeanne

    June 1, 2017 at 8:53 AM

    Easy, fast and delicious. Ticks all the boxes.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 5, 2017 at 2:26 PM

      So glad you like it. 🙂

      Reply
  2. cakespy

    February 27, 2017 at 2:14 PM

    I would definitely like to do some damage to this chicken pot pie. It looks absolutely delectable.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 1, 2017 at 9:25 AM

      You and me both! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

    February 21, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    How easy is this Alida?! Perfect that you used the rotisserie chicken. As usual, love the video!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 27, 2017 at 8:24 AM

      Thanks so much Mary Ann. I love a good rotisserie chicken. 🙂

      Reply
  4. 2pots2cook

    February 21, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    You have just made my day ! have some chicken leftovers 🙂

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 27, 2017 at 8:25 AM

      Yay! Let me know what you think of it!

      Reply
  5. Cori @ Sweet Coralice

    February 21, 2017 at 12:49 AM

    This crust has me swooning! Love this and Chicken Pot Pie is my favorite! Love it

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 27, 2017 at 8:25 AM

      Don’t you just love a good crust? Thanks so much Cori! 🙂

      Reply
  6. DisplacedHousewife

    February 20, 2017 at 5:25 PM

    That crust is so golden!! I just want to take a huge bite!! xoxo

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 27, 2017 at 8:26 AM

      Isn’t it just? 😉 x

      Reply
  7. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps

    August 7, 2014 at 1:43 AM

    I’m with you, there’s really nothing like chicken pot pie. And similarly it reminds me of my grandmother as well, although, the chicken pot pie my grandmother served me was Swansons as a kid (ha!), but regardless it brings fond memories!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 7, 2014 at 7:43 AM

      I think it’s such an old school dish and so many people will have memories of it attached to their grandmother’s (whether it was store-bought or not). 🙂

      Reply
  8. Pang

    August 6, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    I really enjoy clicking over to all your chicken pie links, and they all look so delicious including this one. I probably start with this recipe though, and gradually build up my confidence to Ultimate Scrumptious Chicken Pie. And you know, I ALWAYS love your photos, right? 🙂

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 6, 2014 at 8:08 AM

      Thanks Pang! Yes, this is definitely the easiest one to start with and please let me know what you thought once you’ve tried! And right back at you! Your photos are gorgeous!

      Reply
  9. Farah @ The Cooking Jar

    August 4, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    Wow that crust looks amazing. Loving the ingredient mix, especially the mushrooms and thyme.I want to dine at your house now 🙂

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 4, 2014 at 8:46 PM

      Thanks Farah! If you’re ever in Pretoria, you’re more than welcome! 😉

      Reply

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