Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Easy, one-skillet chicken pot pie with vegetables baked in a cream sauce and topped with buttery puff pastry. A quick and easy chicken pot pie recipe!

 

My husband dreams of chicken pot pie. When we were dating, I would find the frozen chicken pot pies in his freezer all of the time and I would tell him that I was going to make him a “real” chicken pot pie all from scratch. To this day, it is still one of his favorite comfort food meals. 

The issue with making a homemade chicken pot pie recipe is how long it takes to make it. It can be a daunting task so I wanted to figure out a shortcut for making this comfort food meal. I found some puff pastry sitting in my freezer and realized that was the ticket for saving time! I always have puff pastry on hand since you can make so many recipes with it. 

Ingredients:

This skillet chicken pot pie recipe uses simple, healthy ingredients for a wholesome meal.

• Chicken – I use cubed chicken breast. Rotisserie chicken also works great for convenience
• Frozen puff pastry – Creates a golden, flaky, buttery topping with minimal effort
• Olive Oil – Used to sauté the aromatics
• Butter – Adds richness and forms the base of the sauce
• Onion – Adds depth and savory flavor
• Garlic – Enhances the overall flavor
• Mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen) – Classic pot pie mix like carrots, peas, and optional corn
• Flour – Thickens the sauce to create that creamy filling
• Chicken broth – Adds savory flavor and forms the base of the sauce
• Heavy cream – Makes the filling rich and creamy
• Parmesan cheese – Use freshly grated parmesan so it melts evenly
• Salt & pepper – Essential for seasoning
• Thyme  – Adds classic pot pie flavor
• Egg (for egg wash) – Helps the puff pastry turn golden and glossy

It cut the preparation time in half and still tasted buttery, flaky, and crispy. I was sold and it was time to share the recipe with you! Plus it is made in one skillet so it is quick and easy and the clean-up is a breeze. 

This Skillet Chicken Pot Pie recipe starts off by sauteeing chicken breast in oil. I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken breast and cut it into bite-size pieces. Then you saute onion and garlic in butter until softened. This is the base of flavor in the sauce so be generous with the garlic! 

The vegetables found in this skillet chicken pot pie are onions, carrots, and peas. You can also throw in a Yukon gold potato if you like potatoes in your chicken pot pie. Another vegetable you can add is celery which lends more flavor to the sauce. 

How to make the Best Skillet Chicken Pot Pie:

1. I am a big proponent of seasoning each layer of food. So when you are cooking the chicken, season it with salt and pepper. Don’t just depend on the sauce to bring all of the flavor. You want each ingredient to be seasoned on its own so you don’t end up with bland chicken in a flavorful sauce. 
2. The sauce is made with butter, flour, chicken broth, heavy cream, and seasonings. It comes together so quickly and finishes thickening in the oven. 
3. Instead of making a homemade pie crust, I reach for frozen puffed pastry sheets. I use the Pepperidge Farms puff pastry. Just remove from the freezer and let it come to room temperature. I like to use a round cookie cutter and cut the puff pastry into circles but you can do squares, circles, or completely cover it like a pie. 
4. To give the puff pastry a shine, brush with an egg and bake it in the oven until it is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling. It is so easy!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):

Here is my favorite cast-iron skillet and it is less than 20 bucks — 12 inch cast iron skillet.

Storage:

Store leftover chicken pot pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through to keep the pastry crisp. You can also freeze the filling (without the puff pastry) for up to 2 months and add fresh pastry when ready to bake.