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Delicious homemade FREEZER CHICKEN POT PIES filled with tender chicken and vegetables.

Freezer Chicken Pot Pies

A comforting and practical chicken pot pie recipe that can be made ahead and frozen for those busy nights when you need a delicious meal without the hassle.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pie crust
  • 2 crusts Pie crusts Use for top and bottom, or just 1 for top crust only
For the filling
  • 3 cups Cooked chicken Shredded or chopped, about 3 cups
  • 3 cups Frozen mixed vegetables Combination of peas, carrots, corn, green beans
  • 1/3 cup Butter
  • 1 small Onion, diced Or 1 to 2 teaspoons onion powder in a pinch
  • 1 to 2 cloves Garlic, minced Optional but recommended
  • 1/3 cup Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Milk or half and half Half and half makes it extra cozy
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Thyme or poultry seasoning
  • 1 egg Egg for egg wash on top Optional, but enhances appearance

Method
 

Make the creamy filling
  1. In a big skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  2. Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly for about 1 minute. Slowly pour in broth while stirring, then add milk. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Stir in chicken and frozen veggies. Cook just until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Assemble the pies
  1. Roll out the bottom crust into the pie pan. Spoon in the cooled filling.
  2. Add the top crust, crimp the edges, and cut a few small slits for steam to escape.
  3. Optional: Whisk an egg with a splash of water and brush it on the crust for a golden top.
Freeze or bake
  1. To freeze: Place the assembled pie in the freezer uncovered until solid, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
  2. To bake right away: Bake at 400°F for about 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling. Cover with foil if the crust browns too fast.

Notes

For best results, chill the filling completely before assembling. Bake from frozen for a quick meal. If using leftover turkey, it works great too.