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Turn an easy gluten-free pie crust into a delicious savory gluten-free chicken pot pie that the whole family will love.
This gluten-free chicken pot pie recipe starts with my gluten-free pie crust and fills it with a rich and creamy chicken and vegetable filling smothered in a delicious sauce. What I love about this recipe is that it is so versatile to make it how you want. It is impossible not to love.
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Is chicken pot pie gluten-free?
Most chicken pot pies you will find sold in grocery stores and restaurants are not typically gluten-free. Most are made with a traditional flour crust, and the fillings are softened and thickened with flour. So if you think you can get that frozen Marie Callendar's chicken pot pie gluten-free, I'm sorry you can't because it is not gluten-free.
To make chicken pot pie gluten-free, we are switching out the gluten-filled crust for an easy gluten-free shortcrust pastry and keeping the filling free from traditional wheat flour.
Ingredients.
- Gluten-free Pie Crust
- Chicken
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Carrots
- Corn
- Peas
- Chicken Stock
- Milk
- Corn Starch
- Butter
- Spices
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Ingredient notes.
- Gluten-free Pie Crust. - I prefer to use my recipe for a gluten-free shortcrust pastry to make this chicken pot pie recipe. If you do not want to make your own gluten-free pie crust Wholly Gluten-free makes a frozen gluten-free pie crust that is actually very good. Just defrost it and use it to make your chicken pot pie.
- Chicken. - You can cut and use fresh chicken or toss in leftover chicken. You can even use some shredded rotisserie chicken if you want to. (If you use rotisserie chicken, always check to ensure it is gluten-free.)
- Don't want chicken? - I love using leftover Thanksgiving turkey and making this a gluten-free turkey pot pie.
- Chicken stock/ broth. - Not all chicken broth is gluten-free. Sometimes ingredients are added either as flavoring or preservatives that can make a chicken stock not gluten-free. Always check your labels before using them to ensure it is gluten-free.
- Want to make this a dairy-free chicken pot pie? - To make this gluten-free pot pie completely dairy free make sure you use a dairy-free pie crust. For the filling, swap out the butter and the milk for dairy-free alternatives.
Steps.
There are just a few easy steps to make a gluten-free chicken pot pie.
- Make the gluten-free pie crust.
- Par Bake the bottom crust.
- Make the filling.
- Add the filling to the crust.
- Top with the remaining pie crust.
- Bake until golden and delicious.
Tips and tricks.
- Make your own gluten-free pie crust; it's worth the extra work.
- Preheat a baking sheet in the oven. - Giving your pie dish a solid warm surface to cook on will help it cook more evenly.
- Par-bake and seal your crust. - Making sure to par-bake the bottom crust helps ensure you have a nice, golden, and crispy pot pie crust and not a soggy bottom. Sealing the inside of the crust with an egg wash before adding your filling helps to maintain any crispiness in the pie crust once you put your filling in it. Trust me, these two steps only add a few minutes and make a huge difference.
- Don't wait for your filling to cool before putting it into the par-baked crust. The heat from the filling will help the crust continue to cook. Cooling it first can create steam later and can make the crust soggy.
- Make sure your filling is the consistency that you want it. I prefer a thicker filling so that the sauce and filling stay in place when it cools.
- Bake closer to the bottom of the oven. - Pot pies are bottom-heavy pies, and because of that, it takes longer for the bottom half of the pie to cook than the top. Cooking this gluten-free pot pie towards the bottom of the oven will help cook the pot pie and reduce the possibility of a soggy crust.
Mini gluten-free pot pies.
Easily turn one big pot pie into fun mini gluten-free pot pies that are served individually.
- One batch of this gluten-free chicken pot pie will make one large pot pie or about 6 mini or individual chicken pot pies.
- Cooking time will vary depending on the size but should average about 23-35 minutes for individual pot pies.
Make ahead.
You can make this gluten-free chicken pot pie ahead of time in a few different ways to make getting dinner on the table even faster.
- Prep the pie crust and filling. - By prepping both the pie crust and the filling a day or two ahead, you can quickly put it together before popping it into the oven.
- If you want to make and put the entire gluten-free pot pie together, then I suggest baking it, letting it cool, and then either storing it in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to bake and eat. Storing this gluten-free pot pie with raw dough makes the crust much softer and does not stay together as easily.
- No need to defrost when banking from frozen; just add an additional 20-25 minutes to the baking time. (Note: make sure you are using a pan that is safe to go from the freezer to the oven. I recommend a disposable tray since glass or ceramic can crack with the temperature change.)
Storing.
While this is best served warm out of the oven, leftovers of this gluten-free chicken pot pie can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you want to store it for longer, then I suggest freezing it.
Note: The crust will soften after being stored.
More easy gluten-free dinners to enjoy.
📖 Recipe
Savory Gluten-free Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 2 Single layers of gluten-free pie crust See notes for the link to my easy gluten-free pie crust recipe.
- 2-3 Cups Diced Cooked Chicken
- 1 Cup Diced Potatoes Use the kind you like.
- 1 Medium White or Yellow Onion Diced
- 1 Cup Carrots Diced
- 1 Cup Peas I use frozen peas.
- 1 Cup Corn I use frozen corn.
- 2 Cups Chicken Stock/ Broth
- 1 Cup Milk You can also use a dairy-free alternative.
- ¼ Cup Corn Starch You can also use potato or tapioca starch.
- 2 Tablespoons Butter You can also use a diary-free alternative.
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Pepper
- ¾ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Sage
Instructions
Make the gluten-free pie crust.
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
- Make your gluten-free pie crust recipe of choice, place it in the pan, and blind bake the bottom crust for about 10 minutes.2 Single layers of gluten-free pie crust
Make the filling.
- Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.1 ½ Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Saute the onions and carrots until they start to soften.1 Medium White or Yellow Onion, 1 Cup Carrots
- Once the onions and carrots have started to soften, add the butter and the starch. Stir to melt the butter and coat the vegetables in the starch till no dry flour remains.2 Tablespoons Butter, ¼ Cup Corn Starch
- Add the peas, corn, diced potatoes, and chicken to the pot.1 Cup Diced Potatoes, 1 Cup Peas, 1 Cup Corn, 2-3 Cups Diced Cooked Chicken
- Once you've mixed the chicken and veggies in, add the spices, stock, and milk.
- Let the chicken and veggie mixture simmer on low heat for about 5-10 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.2 Cups Chicken Stock/ Broth, 1 Cup Milk, 2 Teaspoons Salt, 1 ½ Teaspoons Pepper, ¾ Teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ Teaspoon Sage
Assemble the pot pie.
- Transfer the filling mixture to the par-baked pie crust.
- Cover the whole thing with another layer of your gluten-free pie crust and pinch the edges closed.
- Brush the top with an egg wash, cut vent holes, and sprinkle with additional seasonings on top if desired.
Bake, rest, and enjoy.
- Place the unbaked pot pie on top of a baking sheet and place it in the preheated oven and let it cook for about 35-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is starting to bubble out of the vent holes.
- Remove the pot pie from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
- Make your own gluten-free pie crust; it's worth the extra work.
- Preheat a baking sheet in the oven. - Giving your pie dish a solid warm surface to cook on will help it cook more evenly.
- Par-bake and seal your crust. - Making sure to par-bake the bottom crust helps ensure you have a nice, golden, and crispy pot pie crust and not a soggy bottom. Sealing the inside of the crust with an egg wash before adding your filling helps to maintain any crispiness in the pie crust once you put your filling in it. Trust me, these two steps only add a few minutes and make a huge difference.
- Don't wait for your filling to cool before putting it into the par-baked crust. The heat from the filling will help the crust continue to cook. Cooling it first can create steam later and can make the crust soggy.
- Make sure your filling is the consistency that you want it. I prefer a thicker filling so that the sauce and filling stay in place when it cools.
- Bake closer to the bottom of the oven. - Pot pies are bottom-heavy pies, and because of that, it takes longer for the bottom half of the pie to cook than the top. Cooking this gluten-free pot pie towards the bottom of the oven will help cook the pot pie and reduce the possibility of a soggy crust.
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