Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie - melissassouthernstylekitchen.com (2024)

This homemade Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie is made using a cast iron skillet. The creamy homemade filling is perfectly seasoned and the whole pie baked to sheer perfection. You can never go wrong with chicken and vegetables cooked between buttery pie pastry, it’s the epitome of a downhome skillet meal.

Easy Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

I really don’t know what I would do without my cast iron skillets they are my “go to” when it comes to pans in my kitchen. They hold and distribute the heat evenly making the bottom crust for this chicken pot pie bake crispy and golden. The filling is made from scratch, no canned soup required. How to make simple Chicken Pot Pie:

• Chicken – This recipe uses rotisserie chicken.
• Vegetables – Frozen mixed vegetables work perfectly. Thaw before adding to the filling.
• Sauce – Butter, celery, green onions, all purpose flour and seasonings.
• Crust – One box of refrigerated pie crusts. You’ll need to use both crusts.
• Liquid – Chicken stock and half and half or cream.
• Egg Wash – One large egg beaten with cold water.

How to Make the BEST Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Chicken Pot Pie: Refrigerator pie crusts, rotisserie chicken (or cooked chicken) butter, all purpose flour, chicken stock, frozen mixed vegetables, celery, green onions, garlic salt, black pepper, lemon pepper, tarragon, half and half and one large egg beaten with water for the egg wash.
• Kitchentools you’ll need: One 10 inch cast iron skillet or similar size baking dish, sharp knife and chopping board, measuring cups and spoons, large spoon and a whisk.
• Do you have to make double crust chicken pot pie in a cast iron skillet? You can make this recipe for pot pie in any oven safe skillet or similar size baking dish.
• What kind of chicken is best for chicken pot pie? This recipe uses rotisserie chicken. You could also use any leftover cooked chicken that’s been roasted, poached or even grilled if you’re looking for a round two meal option.
• Are premade pie crusts necessary use? I use refrigerated pie crusts in this recipe to make the meal-prep go a bit quicker. That means, you’ll use the entire package which contains two crusts. In doing so, it’s easy to whip-up on a weekday when time is an issue.
• Can I make my own crust for this easy homemade chicken pot pie recipe? If you’d like to make the crust from scratch you certainly can. See my recipe for a tender and Flaky Pie Crust. If you’ve purchased one of my best-selling Melissa’s Southern Cookbooks,(affiliate) my pie crust recipe is included and you could use it, too.
• Can I add potatoes to the chicken pot pie filling? You absolutely could. They should be cubed and cooked fork tender prior to adding to the remaining ingredients and steamed mixed vegetables.
• Not sure how to care for cast iron? Learn how to care for your cast iron pieces from the experts at Lodge in this article about How To Season A Cast Iron Skillet.
• What side dishes can I serve with Southern style double crust chicken pot pie? You can serve it on it’s own for a one dish meal. A natural addition to the menu is a heaping helping of creamy mashed potatoes and a wedge salad. Homestyle green beans and potatoes, twice baked smashed potatoes and southern yeast rolls are great options, too.
• Store baked Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave or a few minutes in an air fryer.

More Pot Pie Recipes and Cast Iron Skillet Recipes to Try

The beauty of this one-skillet meal is; it takes me on a trip down memory lane. I can vividly remember my Mom making this same comforting dish for my brothers and myself when we were kids. It thrills me to the core to share the same dish with my own sweet boys. You may also like to try:

• Another fan favorite is my Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie recipe.
• Make individual chicken pot pies with my recipe for Mini Chicken Pot Pies made in a muffin pan.
• My recipe for homemade Skillet Honey Cornbread.
• You may also like my recipe for Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie that’s topped with drop biscuits instead of a crust.
• Family pleasing Supreme Pizza Pasta Skillet.
• Brunch ready Skillet Cherry Pie Biscuits.
• Skillet Potato Hash with Zucchini and Smoked Sausages that can be served any time of day.
• Warm Triple Berry Skillet Cobbler with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
• You may also love this addictive Crack Chicken Noodle Soup recipe from My Incredible Recipes.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• 10 inch Cast Iron Skillet
• Knives and Chopping Board
• Measuring Set
• Mixing Bowls