21 chicken pot pie recipes for a tastier meal

Savory very popular in Brazil and Portugal, the empadão has an unknown origin, but it is present in several places in the world, with small changes in its preparation.

This is probably derived from Portuguese pastries, large savory pies with varied fillings and dough prepared from a mixture of flour and fat, the famous “rotten” dough.

Easy to prepare, this versatile dish allows for a wide range of fillings, including red meat, fish and chicken, as well as options made with a mix of vegetables and even sweet options.

One of the most famous fillings of this dish is represented by chicken, accompanied by varied sauces, vegetables and vegetables, well seasoned, pleasing the most demanding palates.

Ideal option for a differentiated lunch, a lighter dinner or for those moments when you want to taste a different snack, the pie has the ideal combination of carbohydrates and proteins, guaranteeing energy and a lot of flavor. Check out a selection of delicious chicken pot pie recipes below and choose your favorite:

simple pie

1. Basic chicken pot pie: in this recipe, the author uses vegetable fat for the dough, giving it more crunchiness. For the tasty filling, shredded chicken, cream cheese, chopped tomatoes and hearts of palm. The secret to giving the dough the point is to add, little by little, ice water. This will ensure that it does not crumble or become sticky.

2. Quick chicken casserole: this dough is easy and quick to prepare. For the dough, the traditional “rotten” option was replaced by a version of savory pie dough, which is prepared with eggs, flour, milk, yeast and butter. As the chosen filling, shredded chicken and sour cream, accompanied by a lot of seasoning.

3. Delicious chicken pot pie: for a softer dough, this recipe uses sour cream with whey, butter, yeast, salt and wheat flour in its preparation. As a good option for reusing leftovers, the author uses leftover roast chicken, shredding it and sautéing it with sour cream, tomato sauce and other seasonings. Tasty!

4. Healthy chicken pot pie: healthy and fit recipe, the differential of this pasta is in the use of cooked chickpeas to prepare it. Just cook them in the pressure cooker for about an hour, dry them and take them to the mixer, beating them together with the oil. Then you need to take the dough to freeze before handling it.

5. Creamy Chicken Pot Pie: To add flavor to the shredded chicken, sauté it in butter, along with the onion and garlic. The chicken broth and the colorific also guarantee a more appetizing filling, in addition to the use of curd cheese to add creaminess to the filling.

6. Chicken casserole with catupiry: do you want a tastier pasta? Then this is a good option for you! She uses mozzarella in her preparation, which guarantees a creamier dough. The filling is made with chicken, tomatoes, green corn, olives and catupiry, leaving it with a unique flavor.

7. Chicken casserole with curd: using curd instead of catupiry or cream is the ideal way for those looking to add flavor and creaminess to the filling. To complement it, add homemade tomato sauce and taste a pie that exudes flavor.

Prepared pie

8. Chicken casserole, cream of corn and cream cheese: the differential of this recipe is in its filling, where, in addition to taking shredded roast chicken leftovers, it has olives, corn and a delicious cream of corn. In its assembly, alternate dough, corn cream, raisins and finish with the curd. It’s light, super creamy and full of flavor!

9. Chicken casserole with bacon: again vegetable fat is chosen for the preparation of the dough, guaranteeing a crunchy and crumbly dough, which disappears in the mouth with each bite. For the filling, chopped bacon accompanies the shredded chicken, along with green corn and red peppers.

10. Chicken casserole in wine: ideal recipe for a special occasion, here the inspiration is a traditional French recipe, coq-au-vin. To soften the wine’s flavor, add sour cream, and to make it even more flavorful, add mushrooms and carrots to your filling.

11. Chicken pie with cream cheese: seeking a softer filling, but no less creamy, the traditional catupiry was replaced by cream cheese, accompanied by tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes and fresh basil, resulting in a tasty version of this dish.

12. Chicken pie with sesame: dough made with the aid of a blender, seeking to speed up the preparation of the pie. Here, the sesame appears in two moments: in the form of flour, enriching the dough’s nutrients, and in its original form, sprinkled over the pie, making it more beautiful and crunchy.

13. Chicken pie with mashed: an unusual version that does not use the traditional pie dough, but a delicious mashed potatoes prepared with milk, margarine, pepper and carrots, adding flavor. The filling is traditional, using tomato pulp to make it creamier.

14. Chicken casserole with béchamel sauce: for the dough, use unsalted butter, flour and cold water, to give the ideal point. And for the filling, replacing the catupiry function of bringing creaminess, this recipe uses the béchamel sauce, prepared with butter, milk, wheat flour, nutmeg, salt and black pepper. Delicious!

15. Chicken and Pea Pot Pie: Easier, Impossible! With few ingredients, this delicious pie takes peas to accompany the shredded chicken in its filling. This legume is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, as well as being a good source of protein and fiber.

16. Chicken and carrot pie: differentiated version, uses puff pastry as the base of the pie. As a filling, diced carrots, shredded chicken and a delicious herb sauce prepared with sour cream and white wine.

Empanada with creative dough

17. Chicken pie without gluten, lactose, soy and eggs: this is a recipe made especially for those who are intolerant or allergic, but vegans can also benefit. Instead of regular milk, rice milk is used, an alternative that is easy to find or prepare at home. The egg is replaced by flaxseed gel, prepared with crushed flaxseed left to soak in water, until it reaches the consistency of gel.

18. Empadão with puff pastry: in this unusual recipe, the traditional pie dough serves as the base of the pie, while its top is covered with puff pastry, making it even more crunchy and tasty. In the filling, basil, chicken broth, nutmeg and cinnamon enhance the flavor of the shredded chicken.

19. Chicken pie with ricotta dough: for a lighter dough, ricotta is with eggs, butter and wheat flour. As for the stuffing: shredded chicken, green corn, peas and green and red peppers. All very simple and practical in the preparation.

20. Chicken pie with seasoned dough: how about adding flavor to the dough of this pie? Here the author chooses to use chimichurri, a seasoning based on parsley, garlic, onion, thyme, oregano, ground red pepper, bell pepper, bay leaf, black pepper, mustard powder, celery, vinegar and olive oil, very used to prepare barbecue and season the most varied dishes. It’s worth a try!

21. Gluten-free and lactose-free chicken pie: here, instead of using wheat flour to prepare the dough, the author replaces this ingredient with a gluten-free mix, including rice flour, potato starch and sweet flour. As this is a fragile dough, the tip is to open it over a piece of cling film or butter, avoiding breaking it when handling.

Versatile, the chicken pie is a dish that allows variations in the preparation of both its dough and the addition or removal of ingredients in its stuffing, allowing you to choose your favorite ingredients to accompany the meat. The tip is to add a creamy accompaniment, making your filling tastier and more pleasant to the taste. Choose your favorite recipe and get to work!