Why Make This Recipe
Easy Skillet Pot Pie is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and a creamy sauce all wrapped in a flaky crust. It is perfect for busy nights when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe uses simple ingredients and cooks quickly, making it a family favorite. Enjoy this hearty meal any night of the week!
How to Make Easy Skillet Pot Pie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, chopped
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 refrigerated pie crust or puff pastry
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth, then cook until thickened.
- Stir in the cooked chicken or turkey, frozen vegetables, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a pie dish or keep in the skillet.
- Cover with pie crust or puff pastry, sealing the edges.
- Cut slits in the crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
How to Serve Easy Skillet Pot Pie
Serve Easy Skillet Pot Pie warm, right from the oven. You can dish it out onto plates or serve it directly from the skillet for a casual meal. Pair it with a simple green salad or some bread for a complete meal.
How to Store Easy Skillet Pot Pie
If you have leftovers, let the pot pie cool down before storing. Cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator. It will last for about 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months. To reheat, bake it in the oven until heated through.
Tips to Make Easy Skillet Pot Pie
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less flour based on your preference.
Variation
You can make a vegetarian version by using vegetable broth and adding more vegetables instead of chicken or turkey. Another variation is to spice it up with some hot sauce or add herbs like rosemary for a different flavor.
FAQs
1. Can I use fresh vegetables instead of frozen?
Yes, you can use fresh vegetables, but you may need to cook them a bit longer before adding them to the sauce.
2. Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the filling in advance and assemble it with the crust when you are ready to bake.
3. What if I don’t have pie crust?
If you don’t have pie crust, you can use puff pastry or even biscuit dough as a topping for a different texture.
Easy Skillet Pot Pie
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, chopped You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables Feel free to add more vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
- 1 cup chicken broth You can substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less flour based on your preference.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 refrigerated pie crust or puff pastry If you don’t have pie crust, you can use puff pastry or biscuit dough as a topping.
Instructions
Cooking the Filling
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth, then cook until thickened.
- Stir in the cooked chicken or turkey, frozen vegetables, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a pie dish or keep in the skillet.
Assembling and Baking
- Cover with pie crust or puff pastry, sealing the edges.
- Cut slits in the crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.