Grab your casserole dishes and let’s make this delicious chicken pot pie casserole. It is so simple to make and the oven does all the work. There’s nothing more satisfying than a delicious dinner that doesn’t take hours in the kitchen. Serve with a simple green salad as a side dish and you have a perfect meal for the whole family.The crumble topping is a nice change from using a pie crust. It is hearty and filling, comfort food at its best! Plus it’s really easy to make, so you can throw this dish together and have a delicious, warm meal ready any night of the week.
Easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Ingredients
Just like the crumbly topping, this chicken pot pie filling is packed with homemade, fresh ingredients that make it taste so much better. There’s no “cream of” soups in this dish. The sauce thickens with a little milk and flour, seasoned with natural chicken flavor and fresh veggies just like a traditional pot pie. So yummy!
Chicken – Boneless, skinless, chicken breast is best and easiest to shred. Cook the chicken first before adding other ingredients. It will be shredded with a fork. Chicken broth – This will soak up the chicken and give it flavor as well as moisture as it is simmering in a large pot. Vegetable Oil – Heat this in a dutch oven to cook the vegetables and soften them before adding other ingredients. Onion – Slice and chop your white or yellow onion into the casserole. This gives that onion flavor but not overbearing. Carrots – Always a healthy ingredient and provides flavor, color, and texture when cooked. Chop your carrots into small slices. Celery – It does not have much flavor or taste but it does have that satisfying crunch and texture that everyone loves. Unsalted butter – Melted butter will combine with the flour and make a thick substance to help with the filling. Flour – This will make a roux with melted butter. The roux is great for thickening the filling and helping the vegetables have enough room to move and bake in. Milk – Adds liquid and a creamy density that gives that comfort feeling in every bite. Frozen peas – Because the peas are frozen it is best to add them last. You don’t want them to get mushed in while stirring and mixing or over cook with the other vegetables in the Dutch oven.
Crumble Topping Ingredients
This unique chicken pot pie has a delicious topping that is decadent and looks so appealing when baked together. The crumble on top is an extra step but it is simple to make and when baked it has a golden top that is crunchy and crispy but still so soft and savory!
Flour – All-purpose flour is best for this recipe. This will become coarse and turn into fine cornmeal-like texture when mixed with butter. Baking powder – This will help increase the volume and lighten the texture of the dry ingredients. Salt and black pepper – This is merely for taste! Cayenne pepper – Add a little bit of heat but it is subtle. No worries about being too warm for kids. Unsalted butter – Have your butter slightly softened, just enough to be able to cut through it. This will be cut into cubes and sprinkled over the flour. Parmesan cheese – Shredded parmesan cheese will help give the crumble topping more cheese flavor and hold it together when baking. Heavy cream – This will thicken the topping and give it a pastry look and feel.
How to Make Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
In three easy steps, your chicken pot pie casserole dish will be ready in 30 minutes! You need a baking dish, a large skillet, and a hungry stomach for this dinner. This is the perfect family dinner to have on a busy weeknight!
Variations and Recipe Tips
Make this chicken pot pie just the way you like it! Enjoy the pot pie with your favorite filling and topping. This chicken pot pie casserole recipe is versatile and always the perfect combination!
Chicken – Make this easier by using a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken that you already have on hand. You can also use chopped turkey. Vegetables – Add more vegetables that you love. Green beans or mushrooms are always a favorite as well as corn. Frozen vegetables – If you are in a hurry and only want to use frozen mixed vegetables that will work. Only add them at the end with the frozen peas. They cook up quicker and tend to become mushy if cooked too much. Additional seasonings: For more flavor, try chopping garlic cloves, or a dash of garlic powder, even a teaspoon of dried thyme into the sauce Chopping – When cutting, slicing, and chopping your fresh vegetables, make sure they are all cut evenly so they cook properly and all at the same time. Cream – Instead of using milk you can substitute it with half and a half or cream of chicken soup. Each of these creams will give a different consistency. Biscuits – Not a fan of the crumble topping?! Try it with puff pastry, drop biscuits or a can of homemade biscuit dough. Place the biscuit dough on top and bake that with the casserole in the oven until they are golden brown. You can even cut them into pieces and place them over top the creamy chicken and vegetable mixture. Melt some cheddar cheese over the chicken pot pie casserole for an extra layer of flavor.
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Storing Chicken Pot Pie Leftovers
This chicken pot pie is simple to store leftovers and have a few more times throughout the week. It is one of those comforting dishes that everyone loves to have over and over again!
Refrigerate – Let cool and cover the casserole dish or place it in an airtight container. Set in the refrigerator for four to five days. Freezer – If you know you will be freezing the dish beforehand, use a freezing dish that is suitable to go into the freezer for over a month. This will be a simple way to freeze the casserole dish. Or make sure it’s double covered with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Reheating- When ready to warm up the chicken mixture, place the casserole in the oven or microwave until the creamy gravy is heated through.
How to Make Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
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