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    Home » Main Course Recipes » Chicken and Poultry Recipes

    Published: May 12, 2020 · Modified: Feb 8, 2021 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Chicken and Rice Pot Pie

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    I turned the leftover white rice from our Chinese take-out into this delicious and unexpected Chicken and Rice Pot Pie.

    The recipe is easy to follow, and the crust can be either homemade or store-bought. Winner! Winner!

    A slice of chicken and rice pot pie in the foreground and a whole pie in the background.
     

    This chicken pot pie recipe came out of a need to use up the leftover rice I had in my fridge, so I purchased a store-bought rotisserie chicken and whipped up an easy white sauce.

    The result is this delicious and easy chicken recipe that nobody would ever guess came from leftovers...especially if you take a minute to add those fun little carrot and pea cut-outs to adorn the top pie crust. Adorable!!

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Easy Chicken and Rice Pot Pie is available at the end of this post. OR Click on the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe.

     

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    Overhead picture of a chicken pot pie with a decorated pie crust with carrots and peas.

    The ingredient list:

    • 2 - 9" pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
    • butter
    • flour
    • chicken broth or stock (homemade or store-bought)
    • white rice (I used leftovers)
    • chicken (I used rotisserie)
    • mixed frozen vegetables
    • scallions
    • poultry seasoning
    • dried thyme leaves
    • half and half
    • salt and pepper

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • pie plate
    • baking sheet
    • rolling pin
    • paring knife
    • fork
    • saucepan
    • wooden spoon or spatula
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • pie server
    • piping tip (optional) for making the peas
    • pastry brush
    • small bowl

    How long does it take to make this easy chicken dinner?

    If you're taking the easy route and using store-bought pie dough, the entire process (up until baking) will take approximately 15 - 20 minutes.

    If you're using homemade pie dough, you can probably figure on an additional 20 minutes.

    Can this pot pie be made in advance and frozen?

    Yes! You can either assemble the entire pie and freeze it before baking, or freeze it after it's been baked.

    **Note - if freezing the pot pie before baking, DO NOT egg wash the crust until ready to bake.

    If freezing after baking, make sure the pie is completely cooled before wrapping and storing in the freezer.

    To bake the pot pie from frozen (either baked or unbaked), cover the pie with foil and bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 90 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking until the crust is golden and the filling is heated through.

    A closeup slice of a savory chicken pot pie on a white plate with a fork.

    How long will this pot pie take to bake if not frozen?

    Straight into a 375-degree oven after assembling will take approximately 30-35 minutes.

    Since the filling is already cooked, all you're looking to do is cook and brown the pie crust.

    The easy step-by-step instructions:

    • Make a roux by mixing melted butter and flour together in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Whisk in the chicken broth (or stock) and continue cooking until the mixture thickens. 
    • Season with salt and pepper.
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    • Add the poultry seasoning and the dried thyme leaves.
    • Whisk until smooth.
    • Stir in the leftover rice, half and half, leftover chicken, and vegetables.
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    • Add in some chopped scallions.
    • Stir well and heat through.
    • Spoon the filling into a pie plate that already has the bottom crust in place.
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    • Add the top pie crust to cover the filling and trim, crimp (or fork) the edges to close.
    • Use a paring knife to add steam vents to the top crust.
    • Use the crust scraps and a paring knife to cut out the decorative carrot and pea shapes to adorn the top crust (if desired).
    • **Note - a piping tip works great to cut out the small round peas.
    • You can affix the shapes to the pie dough by using a small dab of water and pressing lightly.
    • Use a paring knife to add the lines to the carrots, and to make the carrot tops.
    • Make an egg wash by whisking 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water and gently brush over the entire surface of the pot pie before baking.
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    Overhead shot of a cute pie decorated with carrots and peas in the pie crust.

    Need a great pie crust recipe?

    For an amazing pie crust recipe, I used this one from Sally's Baking Addiction.

    Or what about this one from Kate McDermott, author of the cookbook Art of Pie.

    Is a cute embellished crust really necessary?

    No, of course not.

    But, if you have a little extra time on your hands, why not fancy it up just a wee little bit, and charm your family with this simple to recreate pie crust design?

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    Fast Friendly French Spaghetti has a rich, slow-cooked flavor but only takes minutes to prepare thanks to store-bought rotisserie chicken.

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    Healthy Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados couldn’t be easier. With only a few simple ingredients and spices (most of them you probably already have in your cabinet) this delicious, low carb meal will on the table in a matter of minutes.

    Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados with Salsa and Sour Cream

    *Slow-Cooker Chili Mac (pictured below)

    This budget-friendly and hearty ground beef dinner recipe will please the entire family with its big bold flavors, and lots and lots of melted cheese! 

    Slow Cooker Chili Mac with cheese and macaroni

    *Chicken and Rice Pot Pie (pictured below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

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    Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's easy comfort food, budget-dinner dinner.

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    Printable Recipe Card

    Chicken pot pie with rice and vegetables with a slice taken out.

    Chicken and Rice Pot Pie

    Renee Goerger
    The Chicken and Rice Pot Pie recipe is easy to follow and can be made with either homemade or store-bought pie dough.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Main Course - Poultry
    Cuisine American Comfort Food
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 293 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 9 " pie crust homemade or store-bought
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 3 cups chicken broth or stock
    • 1½ cups cooked white rice leftovers work great
    • 3 cups cut up chicken leftovers work great
    • ½ cup half and half
    • 2 cups mixed vegetables frozen
    • ¼ cup chopped scallions
    • 1½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
    • 1½ teaspoons coarse salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 egg egg
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
    • Add one of the pie crusts to the bottom of a prepared pie plate which has been sprayed with cooking spray. Set aside.
    • Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes over medium heat.
    • Add the chicken broth to the skillet and whisk, cooking until the mixture thickens. 
    • Add the cooked rice, cooked chicken, vegetables, scallions, half and half, salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir well and heat through.
    • Spoon the chicken and rice mixture into the prepared pie plate and top the mixture with the second pie crust. Use a paring knife to cut slits in the top crust for the steam to escape. 
    • Trim away the excess pie dough (save if you're decorating the pie), and crimp or fold the two crusts together to seal.
    • Use a paring knife to cut out some decorative carrot and pea shapes and add them to the top pie crust using a light touch of water, pressing gently. This step is optional.
    • Whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon of water and brush the egg wash over the top crust before baking.
    • Place the pot pie on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until the pie crust is golden brown in color and the filling is heated through. *Note - if the pie crust browns too quickly, cover the pie with foil and continue baking for the specified amount of time.
    • Allow the pie to cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

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    Notes

    Can be made in advance and frozen before baking. Wrap well.
    Egg wash only before baking. Not before freezing.
    If baking from frozen, cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes in a 375-degree oven. Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes, watching closely.
    Can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 910mgFiber: 2g

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's easy dinner recipe for Chicken and Rice Pot Pie as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Closeup photo of Chicken and Rice Pot Pie with a slice taken out.

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    1. Tracey says

      May 11, 2019 at 8:30 am

      Next time we have Chinese takeout, this is on my list. I love that I could freeze it! Thanks, Renee!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 12, 2019 at 4:13 pm

        Glad you like the recipe, Tracey! So nice of you to visit!!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer Farley says

      May 06, 2019 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      I am so glad you had leftover rice! This was delicious!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 06, 2019 at 12:52 pm

        Me too. Thanks!!

        Reply
    3. ROBIN says

      May 06, 2019 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      I love how budget friendly adding the rice is. I never thought to do that.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 06, 2019 at 9:38 am

        It was an idea that came out of necessity, Robin. Leftovers in the fridge. LOL

        Reply

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