A Simple Chicken Pie

I created this pie for dinner last night. Mr. Fox and I thought it was too good not to share! The ingredients I used are listed below -- feel free to experiment!
Ingredients for about 6 servings:
For the chicken:
Approximately 2 1/2 lbs cooked, shredded chicken -- I used a combination of chicken thighs and breasts.
For the vegetables:
A 16-ounce bag of mixed, frozen peas and carrots
2-3 cups diced potatoes (mine came frozen in a bag)
For the thick white sauce:
3 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt and grinds of black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
4 generous tablespoons cornstarch blended with just enough water to make a smooth slurry
For the crust:
A sheet of frozen puff pastry dough, thawed but still quite cold (I used gluten-free puff pastry because Mr. Fox requested it)

[@TermiteVideo]

Cats always know when a chicken is cooking!

[@barbarapadgett5538]

That sounds like a good thing for left over turkey. Thankyou for this easy recipe!

[@gloriarangott8803]

I'm thinking that any type of poultry would make a great pie♡

[@kimberlyerbe6145]

"So that the pie doesn't explode in the oven as fun as that could be"😅😅😅😅 Looks delicious! Will definately make this.

[@lindarobson5532]

Hi Kevin, I am addicted to your videos Whenever I have a few free minutes, I look for one of your Videos and relax with you and your fur babies. The chicken pie recipe was inspirational. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks.

[@carolavant3778]

Very interesting "quick" chicken pie! I might give this a try one night, sans the vegan/gluten free ingredients. I'm making your double-crust version for dinner tonight. Since I don't have an instant pot, I will be using a pint of my home-canned chicken. I do a lot of canning, and pressure canning chicken is really very easy - I raw-pack it with just a little salt and it makes its own broth. The best part is that I can buy several pounds of it on sale, can it up and it's shelf stable! One canner load gives me ten pints of cooked chicken - no instant pot to clean and no waiting for the chicken to cool for 9 more chicken meals. I buy a lot of things on sale, as my budget is "social security tight" and it save a great deal of money. Today, I'm canning green beans, and had some left after filling the canner - They're going into the pie!

[@judybutler5129]

Yummy!

[@myVillage2323]

You are one smart cookie 🥰

[@jeaninemartin]

Oh Kevin I have been wanting to make a chicken pot pie for actually forever but always thought it was too hard. Thank you for this, it looks delish 😊 could the pastry also line the bottom of the dish for extra pie effect? P.S. you have a beautiful complexion!

[@adriaschumann9641]

I DID IT! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Not as quick as you said because I had to boil potatoes that I cubed; my market did not have frozen potatoes. But I followed your directions perfectly, and my daughter and best friend are coming over for 'take-out'. It makes a lot! Thanks so much. I definitely will make it again. You really are something special.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

I'm so glad!!!

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[@adriaschumann9641]

Oops, that was meant to be a heart and somehow it didn't come out as a heart. Silly me.

[@myVillage2323]

Hi Kevin Whatever you do by rattling your pots and pans or whatever ; I love it... You were lots of fun making this video. Cheers, Tiffany

[@spa-dasoaps6436]

I like gluten free puff pastry in your recipe! I've never tried that and I'll have to buy one. I love a good pastry stew. Its wonderful to hear you say Mr. Fox as this formal way to refer to someone of adult age. I grew up in the 80s and 90s and we wouldnt dream of addressing any adult by their first name. Today its never used with children, except in the schools. I always wanted to be addressed as a Miss...etc. I think the formality sounds so refined and respectful. It is so refreshing. I would absolutely love to address people in this way but I'd be looked at as if I had 10 heads😄

[@tootsie3612]

I raised my kids to be respectful of their elders, I grew up in Florida in the 70s, so they were taught to treat elders the same way I was taught to treat them. Even as adults, my children still call my closest friends Aunts and Uncles. Even Miss and Mr. for newer acquaintances.

[@happyday8280]

I shall make this for my grandaughter thankxx again! ❤🇬🇧🇬🇧💕

[@elizabethbunting8639]

Like a thin crust. I am from South Africa. Thanks for all the lovely tutorials.

[@sherilynpeters6459]

I have had chicken pot on my mind lately. I will get my instapot out. Thank you for sharing an easy quick recipe. I need a quick dinner in my repertoire.

[@marilynmegibow9404]

You are a delight to follow. I will Def make this pie. Thank you for showing me all the details. The sauce. The slurry. The egg wash. I live your show.

[@ricardapoznanski5604]

......Since I am a pie-fan and a puff-pastry-fan....this super-delicious looking pie .is a MUST-TRY!@! I can only repeat myself....I am sooo happy to have discovered your channel. Every morning now i watch one episode and LOVE IT. You recepies,your decoration ,presentation,arrangements ...your house and garden...and Binky...are a delight to watch and an inspiration ..... I have a very very good life...I guess -having been able to be an artist all my life and be able to make a living by it,is the reason...to be happy... But the inspiration from another artist is a great addition. Your recepies are so very good and versatile that this part of my life now also has become a "make me happy".... Thank you for giving us an unsight into your beautiful home/life/life-style.....have a great week-end....

[@francesw.2666]

Love your tutorials! Thank you!! I will try this recipe soon. I discovered frozen organic chopped onions recently. So convenient. I put them in canned soups that I beef up with frozen peas and carrots. The onions would add a nice depth of flavor along with the onion powder. I adore tarragon with chicken. I used a family biscuit recipe for a top crust all these years. I want to try puff pastry now. Saves time. Thanks for your recipes.

[@isabellehyder]

First video I’ve watched from you! My dad & stepdad showed me your channel 😍 LOVE

[@stephenburns3678]

I was not sure I was going to make the sauce so thick. But you provide your point was proven in the finished shot. Delicious. Thank yoi

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@malucouttolenc3345]

Oh Kevin I'm on a medical special diet and chicken with veggies is all I can eat. So I came straight to your page, and I know I would find something yummy like this pie. Thanks!

[@lilahasson5110]

I truly enjoy seeing you cook. I tend to watch your videos at night just before going to bed. This way the end of each day ends with happy thoughts.

[@marymauldin3229]

Love these kind of recipes.

[@suneethadesilva5088]

Thanks Kevin. I love it. It is easy.💓

[@sandratalbert9578]

Nice variation on this yummy standard….👍

[@pandalove4everful]

Looks delicious!! I can’t wait to try it❤️❤️

[@chrysanthusacosta6069]

Love this! You did such a great recipe

[@bettyvorley1130]

Looks good! Chicken and tarragon were made for each other.

[@maureenritoridis814]

Looks very tempting! Will try.👍

[@donnamclaughlin9215]

I wash my hands with the gloves on after touching chicken when I don’t have disposable gloves. Learned this when I worked with a caterer. Nice recipe. 🫐🍇🌺

[@katiegarrett822]

That is on the minute for this week! Thank you!

[@mejouver1]

Sounds yummy and very adjustable! Thanks Kevin...

[@mawahebkirkukli3892]

I like this Delicious recipe I will made it tomorrow ❤🎉🎉

[@yvonnejones8286]

Yum! Must try this.

[@dolorescraig8322]

A very tasty dish.

[@DorothyRInman]

Kevin, we really love you!!!! You are great.!!’ Great food, wonderful commentary and personality.

[@marianballenger8574]

Wow, I will try it...thankyou so much.😊

[@D31taD4wn]

Hello Kevin, You did a wonderful job on that cream sauce. That Chicken Pot Pie looks so delicious. God Bless.

[@sandrateets647]

1/8/23 This looks so amazing! I will definitely make this chicken dish because chicken pot pie is my husband’s favorite dish. Thank you for sharing and I hope this year is great for you and Mr. Fox.

[@peneloperoberts9584]

Tiger & Binky want chicken pie! Hence the scrap lol!!

[@louisecroft1914]

Excellent. 🎉

[@carolynadams4669]

You're such a hoot, I'd love to cook with you!

[@ferdaozdemir]

Looks delicious 😋😋

[@deborahhamilton3092]

Love your gluten free recipes!

[@carolynbrookens5348]

Hello Kevin, I have made this dish a few times and it is delicious. Thank you for the recipe. I am enjoying every minute of the videos . Sincerely Carolyn Salisbury, NC

[@lillymaypatterson6375]

I am laughing my butt off, My New Friend. I got 4 roosters from the last bunch of chicks I incubated in October. Looking up recipes and I had too respond. Why don't you come over Sunday and I will show you how I make a chicken roast, then the next day chicken stew, then chicken soup, then chicken and dumplings and if there are still more leftovers, I'll stuff it perogies. No, we don't eat all the chicken meals in one week. My freezer is a filing cabinet of wonderful homemade TV dinners, lol. New subscriber, I think you're great.

[@veevee111]

Thank you for sharing this lovely and comforting recipe.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching!

[@pettytoni1955]

Wonderful way to use leftover Turkey.

[@Lizzy514]

Skin on and bone = excellent collagen. 😊

[@donnabigley6708]

Yummy!

[@shanik9127]

That was a very easy pie. Certainly I shall make it. Wish you showed Tiger while cooking. Wonder what expression it had at that moment. I love animals and also gentle souls like you.

[@NovaScotiaLiving]

Oh I haven't made pot pie in ages. I gotta get to it. :-)

[@adriaschumann9641]

I'm making this tomorrow BUT Ralphs/Kroeger in Los Angeles DOES NOT have the Southern cubed potatoes, so I was forced to buy frozen shredded potatoes. I'll let you know if it works out. Thanks for the recipe; they are always fantastic! My grocery order will be delivered and all the ingredients will be fresh and delivered. Sorry for all the comments, but I am very involved with your recipes.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Shredded potatoes should work just fine here. Hope you enjoy the pie!

[@youknowthatgirl8710]

I’m getting instant pot delivered feb 2 , I can’t wait ! My first recipe will be this one. My husband will be so impressed! Any more instant pot tricks up your sleeve? Have you seen the air fryer attachment ?

[@amychamberlin5716]

Ok you just confirmed the cat !! 🤗

[@TheGizardean]

This looks great and I think I’ll make it today! The only thing I would do differently is I’d probably not wear the gloves while separating the chicken out from bones etc. only because it’s easier to feel the bones without the gloves on and fat and skin too. I’m one of those super unlucky people that that sort of thing happens. I’d serve my dish and they’d break a tooth haha!

[@ladyw605]

It just so happens I already have cooked chicken in the fridge, some peas and carrots and puff pastry in the freezer…guess what I will be making tomorrow!!!???!!!

[@amychamberlin5716]

Did I hear a cat around the 10 minute mark?

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Three cats in this house: Tiger, Camille, and Binky. Tiger loves to "chat" when I'm filming cooking videos.

[@amychamberlin5716]

Tiger wants some ASAP!!

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

Your Pie looks good.. but will the white sauce have a chicken flavor?? I think I would put some “Poultry Seasoning” in the Instant-Pot while chicken is cooking..Or.. in the Sauce mix! Just to give it more Depth of Chicken Flavor!! However! Your Pie is Beautiful!! 🤗🙌😋👏👏👏

[@colleen4574]

I love chicken pot pie. Never thought of using hash browns. I will give it a try except for the crust. Not a fan of GF substitutes. Do you think the sauce would have had more flavor using 1/2 the stock instead of milk? I'll incorporate it and see.

[@maryusa8526]

This looks like something someone would bring to a potluck. Our Insta pot was lost to the fire dmg mess. RIP But I will try this recipe someday and get tarragon too. Thank you for this recipe.

[@gordnir]

Since you already had the veggies in a big bowl, would it not be easier and less messy to mix the chicken, veggies & cream in that bowl, then transfer it to the baking dish? - just a suggestion.

[@veevee111]

Different route to the same destination, I guess. 🙂

[@doristessier3683]

I love chicken pot pie & puff pastry. This looks so delicious.

[@drhyshek]

Yes. It’s easier to stir in the big bowl. Then transfer to baking dish.

[@ireneposti6813]

Kevin, you haven’t changed a bit in three years . 😊

[@vickyminneti9566]

Pie is in the oven and hope Ms Marleen likes it too! Molly my Beaorgie (Beagle/Corgi mix) enjoyed her chicken pieces too!

[@dogwalksnmore]

its a winner! Going easy on cornstarch next time. Crust sooo good!

[@peneloperoberts9584]

Kevin do you ever use nutmeg in your white sauce, even for the chix pie? An amazing little nut that packs a big impact.

[@donnaramada9505]

Looks delicious. It would be good with mushrooms too. Do you ever cook Italian dishes?

[@pettytoni1955]

His chicken marsala is to die for...

[@carolking6355]

Just wondered why you don’t choose to make rue sauce. It is the best in the world. You can’t go wrong with French cooking.

[@andrewpickering5181]

Please add to PInterest? Thank you...will certainly try this.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Will do!

[@andrewpickering5181]

@@kevinleejacobs1364 Thanks! Wife June Pickering

[@rickibenton8851]

Mmmm. I just bought chicken, I may try this recipe. I love my IP. I don't rinse chicken either.

[@Joe-ew5rt]

Is this suitable for freezing? I'd like to bake this in some individual dishes which would make it easier to pottion out.

[@rickibenton8851]

And.. I have the same pot as you.

[@rhondahuss-juarez6544]

Ok…so when you say you’ll link a product below… where are these links?

[@vic82ism]

Guess what I’m making tonight 😊❤

[@roselisilva7090]

Beijos foco forsa e bom petite beijos

[@adriaschumann9641]

I can't find the temperature you cook the whole chicken pot pie at in your oven. Please advise. Not in the instructions. Thank you.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Oven temp is 400°F (204°C). (Mentioned at 6:00 mark, but easy to miss!)

[@adriaschumann9641]

@@kevinleejacobs1364 Thank you so much! I'm making this today! It's cold in Los Angeles - well, cold for us - and this will be a perfect couple of meals as well as 'take out for my best friend who is recently widowed. So, WE ALL THANK YOU! Also, I could not find shredded Swiss cheese, so I have both sharp cheddar and mozz. Which one do you think would be better? Thank you.

[@sandy-mr5gj]

the chicken pie-that's what happens when puff pastry is rolled out - it doesn't puff correctly. looks good though.

[@donnaramada9505]

A watched pot never boils.

[@gloriarangott8803]

Kevin, why do you usually use kosher salt instead of regular table salt? Have you ever considered using Pink Himalaya salt?? I love the taste of pink salt.

[@sandy-mr5gj]

i enjoy your vids but wish you'd stop that screaming as drama isn't necessary.

[@Raggyrae3340]

What screaming??

[@adriaschumann9641]

I am a new dialysis client and need to cook for two days on my off days. This will be a great two-day meal for us, so I thank you very much. I just ordered all the ingredients from Ralphs.Kroeger for delivery. I don't go into the huge markets now because of fear of Covid which would be disastrous for me. ALSO, I am ashamed to admit that I have had an InstaPot for two years. I'm afraid to use it! Therefore, it sits in my kitchen taking up needed space and definitely making fun or me. So, a lesson from you on how to use an Insta Pot would be appreciated. Thank you.