• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
  • Contact
  • About
  • Shop
Cozy Cravings
menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT
  • SHOP
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • RECIPES
    • CONTACT
    • ABOUT
    • SHOP
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Lunch & Dinner

    Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie

    Published: Nov 27, 2022 » Modified: Nov 28, 2022 by Haley » This post may contain affiliate links

    Jump To Recipe Print Recipe
    Puff pastry chicken pot pie pin.

    This Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie is a wonderfully delicious and hearty recipe. Made with rotisserie chicken, potatoes, mirepoix, and plenty of garlic and herbs, topped with flaky buttery store-bought puff pastry crust. It’s perfect to feed a hungry crowd, and truly the perfect comfort food. 

    Close up shot of completed puff pastry chicken pot pie dish with a slice removed.
    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Ingredient substitutions
    • Step by step instructions
    • Tips and tricks
    • Storage and reheating
    • Make ahead instructions
    • FAQs
    • More chicken recipes
    • Recipe

    Ingredients

    Tabletop image of ingredients for puff pastry chicken pot pie.
    • Rotisserie chicken: Grocery store rotisserie chicken is a perfect short cut to help simplify this chicken pot pie recipe. Cut it into roughly 1 inch cubes. 
    • Potato: A single russet potato, peeled and cut into half-inch chunks.
    • Mirepoix: A mix of onion, carrots, and celery. Traditionally, the ratio is 2 parts onion to 1 part carrot and 1 part celery. However in this recipe we do equal parts onion and carrot.
    • Garlic: Plenty of cloves chopped up. Measure garlic with your heart. 
    • Peas: Frozen petite peas are my favorite, but frozen sweet peas are also fine. 
    • Herbs: A mixture of dried thyme for the classic pot pie flavor, and fresh parsley for a little extra something special.  
    • Flour: All purpose flour. This will help thicken the sauce.
    • Milk: Whole milk to make the creamy filling.
    • Chicken stock: This combines with the milk to make the sauce of the filling. 
    • Puff pastry: (Thawed) frozen store bought puff pastry sheets (usually sold as 2 sheets in a package). All-butter puff pastry is the best.

    Ingredient substitutions

    • Rotisserie chicken: You can use cubed chicken breast instead of rotisserie chicken. If you do this, cook the chicken until no longer pink on the outside as the first step. Then continue with the recipe. You can also use leftover turkey.
    • Peas: You can use fresh peas or canned peas (drain and rise if you go the canned route). For either of these options, add them to the dish just before you bake otherwise you run the risk of them getting too mushy. 
    • Herbs: Adding some fresh rosemary or sage would also be delicious. You can use fresh thyme instead of dried – use about 1 tablespoon fresh.
    • Milk: Make it dairy free by using full fat coconut milk. Make it extra creamy by using heavy cream.
    • Chicken stock: Use chicken broth or vegetable broth / stock. 
    • Veggies: You can add more vegetables to the filling mixture such as chopped green beans or mushrooms.
    • Puff pastry: I use store bought, but if you want to make your own try this recipe.

    Step by step instructions

    While there are a few steps required to make this puff pastry chicken pot pie recipe, they’re all relatively straightforward and easy to accomplish! Let’s get to it: 

    1. Cook the mirepoix. Heat your large skillet and olive oil over medium heat. Add the mirepoix, cubed potatoes, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook until softened, 5 minutes.

    2. Add the flour. Lower the heat to medium-low and sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir it all together until all the flour is no longer dry. 

    Side by side cooking veggies and adding flour.

    3. Add the milk. Still on medium-low heat, stir in the milk and cook for 2 minutes until it coats everything. 

    4. Add the stock. Stir in the chicken stock and raise to medium-high heat until it comes to a simmer, then lower to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened – about 5-8 minutes. You want it to be able to coat the back of a spoon (this is the sauce/gravy).

    Side by side images adding milk and stock.

    5. Add the remainder of the ingredients. Once the sauce is thickened, add the cubed cooked chicken, frozen peas, and fresh parsley to the pot pie filling. Stir to combine.

    6. Roll out the puff pastry. On a clean surface, roll out the sheet of puff pastry dough using a rolling pin until it is wide enough to cover the circumference of your pan with some extra hang room. 

    Side by side images adding final filling ingredients and rolling out puff pastry.

    7. Make an egg wash. Crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk until scrambled. 

    8. Cover the pot pie. Gently place the puff pastry centered over the pot pie, folding the edges on top of themselves. 

    Side by side images of egg wash and puff pastry laid on top of skillet.

    9. Brush with egg wash. Evenly brush egg wash over the puff pastry and cut a few slits in the center using a sharp knife to allow air to escape. 

    10. Bake. Bake the puff pastry chicken pot pie in a 400℉ oven for 20 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed. 

    Side by side images of before and after baking the puff pastry chicken pot pie.

    Tips and tricks

    • Use a 10-inch oven safe skillet. I find it’s the perfect size for this recipe. A little bigger would be okay (for example, 12-inch skillet), however, any smaller and it won’t all fit.
    • If using cast iron, use one that is well seasoned so the food doesn’t stick.
    • Bake the chicken pot pie on a large baking sheet that way if there’s any spillage it won’t end up on the bottom of your oven. 
    • Defrost your puff pastry in the fridge at least 5-6 hours prior to using it. If you’re in a pinch you can defrost it at room temp, it’ll take about 30 mins-1 hour. But once defrosted put it back in the fridge if possible to firm back up. 
    • Preheat your oven before you start cooking the recipe. Puff pastry shouldn’t be at room temperature for long because the butter will melt and it won’t get as puffy, so the quicker you can go from rolling it out to putting it in the oven, the better!
    • Don’t skip the egg wash - it makes the puff pastry golden and give it the shiny top.
    • Store bought chicken stock is perfectly fine, but if you have homemade chicken stock definitely use that it's so good!!

    Storage and reheating

    To store this recipe, you can keep it in the skillet or dish you baked it in, and cover and keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Alternatively, you can scoop the filling into an airtight container then cut the remaining puff pastry into smaller pieces and add on top. 

    To reheat, warm in the oven at 350℉ until warmed through, about 15 minutes.

    Make ahead instructions

    Make the filling mixture (up to step 5). Allow it to cool to room temperature, then store in the fridge (ideally just overnight) either in the skillet or in a baking dish. When you’re ready to bake, take it out of the fridge to get the chill off while you roll out the puff pastry. Then continue according to directions to finish. 

    FAQs

    Can I make these in individual sizes? 

    Sure! Cook the filling mixture as instructed, then pour into oven safe mini ramekins. Cut the puff pastry into smaller pieces to cover each individual serving, brush each with egg wash, cut a slit, and bake according to instructions. 

    How do I make this gluten free?

    Use a gluten free flour in place of all purpose flour in the sauce. For the topping, I’d recommend making (or buying) a gluten free pie crust in place of the puff pastry, as puff pastry has gluten. 

    Can I freeze this recipe?

    Yes. You can freeze it either before or after you bake it. With either, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. If you froze before baking, just take it out of the freezer, brush with egg wash, and bake at 400℉ until golden (roughly 20-30 minutes). If you froze after baking, simply bake again at 350℉until warmed through (roughly 20 minutes). 

    Is there a bottom crust?

    This recipe does not call for a double crust, because puff pastry wouldn't hold up in the same way as a pie crust and would be soggy.

    How is chicken pot pie and chicken pie different?

    While generally the same, chicken pie typically has a double crust (top and bottom) and chicken pot pie just has the top crust.

    More chicken recipes

    • Skillet Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
    • Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
    • Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken
    • Apple Cider Braised Chicken Thighs

    Did you make this recipe? Leave a rating and review below and tag me on social!

    Recipe

    Close up shot of finished dish with a slice removed.
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe

    Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie

    This Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie is a wonderfully delicious and hearty recipe. Made with rotisserie chicken, potatoes, mirepoix, and plenty of garlic and herbs, topped with flaky buttery store-bought puff pastry crust. It’s perfect to feed a hungry crowd, and truly the perfect comfort food. 
    5 from 2 votes
    Prep time: 15 mins
    Cook time: 35 mins
    Total time: 50 mins
    Yield: 4 servings
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    INGREDIENTS 

    • 2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
    • 1 russet potato peeled and cubed
    • 1 cup yellow onion diced (1 onion)
    • 1 cup carrots chopped (about 3-4 thin stalks)
    • ½ cup celery sliced (about 2-3 stalks)
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • ¼ cup flour
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • 2 cups chicken stock
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
    • 1 egg beaten (egg wash)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Preheat your oven to 400℉
    • Heat your large skillet and olive oil over medium heat. Add the mirepoix, cubed potatoes, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook until softened, 5 minutes.
    • Lower the heat to medium-low and sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir it all together until all the flour is no longer dry. 
    • Still on medium-low heat, stir in the milk and cook for 2 minutes until it coats everything. 
    • Stir in the chicken stock and raise to medium-high heat until it comes to a simmer, then lower to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened – about 5-8 minutes. You want it to be able to coat the back of a spoon (this is the sauce/gravy).
    • Once the sauce is thickened, add the cubed cooked chicken, frozen peas, and fresh parsley to the pot pie filling. Stir to combine.
    • On a clean surface, roll out the sheet of puff pastry dough using a rolling pin until it is wide enough to cover the circumference of your pan with some extra hang room. 
    • Crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk until scrambled. 
    • Gently place the puff pastry centered over the pot pie, folding the edges on top of themselves. 
    • Evenly brush egg wash over the puff pastry and cut a few slits in the center using a sharp knife to allow air to escape. 
    • Bake the puff pastry chicken pot pie for 20 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed. 

    NUTRITION ESTIMATE PER SERVING

    Calories: 769kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1382mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5805IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4mg
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Chicken, Puff pastry
    Author: Haley
    DID YOU TRY THIS RECIPE?Tag @cozycravings and use #cozycravings

    More Lunch & Dinner

    • One Pot Orzo with Tomatoes
    • Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce with Gnocchi
    • Brothy Beans
    • Chicken Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. lisa

      November 28, 2022 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      This pot pie was delicious and very easy to make.
      I find the ingredients photos extremely helpful for chopping sizing!

      Reply
      • Haley

        December 04, 2022 at 1:46 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    HEY THERE!

    Welcome to Cozy Cravings! Happy to have you. Here, you’ll find comfort food recipes & other delicious things to enjoy and devour.

    POPULAR POSTS

    • Roasted Garlic Baked Ricotta Dip
    • Spinach and Ricotta Puff Pastry Pinwheels
    • Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies
    • Potato, Egg and Bacon Breakfast Skillet

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    about

    • ABOUT
    • CONTACT
    • PRIVACY POLICY

    Let's Keep In Touch!

    Subscribe here for delicious recipes, updates & more!

    Thank you!

    You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

    .

    recipe index

    • APPETIZERS
    • BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
    • LUNCH & DINNER
    • SNACKS & SIDES
    • DESSERTS

    Copyright © 2023 · CozyCravings.com

    167 shares