Making A Homemade Dollar Tree Chicken Pot Pie 😍 (Sort of)

Full Written Recipe & Price Breakdown
To note, I always use full upfront ingredient cost even when only using a portion of that ingredient
3 Ingredient Pie Crust:
2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour $1.25
2 sticks of margarine or butter, well chilled, preferably in the freezer for 20 minutes $1.25
1/2 cup of ice water
Cut the margarine into the flour by hand or with a food processor. Using your fingertips, press the flour and margarine together until you have a mixture that is crumbly with no large chunks of margarine. Try not to use your whole hands, only your fingertips to keep everything cold. Add 1/2 cup of ice water and mix to combine, work dough into a ball and cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Pot Pie Filling:
2 bags of chicken fries or spicy chicken nuggets $2.50
2 cans of chicken a la king $2.50
1 can of mixed vegetables $1.25
1 can of diced potatoes $1.25
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces, drain canned vegetables and mix all filling ingredients together in a large bowl.
Cut pie dough in half and roll out your bottom half, lay your rolled dough into the bottom of a pie tin or oven safe skillet. Roll out the other half of your dough to make the top crust, add your filling and roll the pie crust on top. Fold under the edges and crimp if desired. cut 3 small slits in the top of your pie crust so steam can escape while baking.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, then brush crust with 1 to 2 tablespoons of melted margarine. Bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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I love your cutting boards. Where did you get them?

[@carolynek1875]

That's so nice how you care about people that might not have a blender or a mixer so, you're doing it by hand you're so considerate of others... this was great to watch and another great video

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I love how you make do and show it doesn’t have to be perfect to be good thank you for helping everyone

[@Lorreyla]

I am so enjoying these longer format videos here on KZbin. ¥ou not only show people great ideas and recipes that can be made from Dollar Tree but some good basic cooking skills to those who might not know how or were not taught to cook. Hopefully you can get more of your TikTok followers to come over here where it might benefit you more.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! That’s what I’m hoping, I like being able to give more specific information and delve into the why of doing things rather than being limited to a 3 minute format 😂🥰

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[@jerrieanderson2245]

I’ve never used the chicken a La king, that would be a great thing to keep on hand. Grandkids would eat that filling over mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or biscuits. Another quick meal on the shelf ( keep a can of chicken on hand with it). Thank you so much.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I adore it over biscuits! That’s the best way to eat it in my opinion

[@tracieschrock9519]

i keep it stocked in my pantry it has tons of uses..1 can chicken ala king and a can of chunky noodles makes for a great creamy soup. simple heat and eat on toast or biscuits, serve it on rice, pasta, potatoes..very useful item to keep on hand great in ramen noodles to.

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Swanson chicken n dumplings good also. Can mix in pasta also or over mash potatoes!!!!

[@jerrieanderson2245]

Thank you all for the ideas. Going on my grocery list.

[@JescaML]

English muffins was how I had it. Until the frozen boil in the bag was discontinued. You can make it with cream of chicken and mushroom, peas, peppers and mushrooms

[@luciacrosland3454]

I actually have all these ingredients, and the plain nuggets instead of spicy. I now know what I can make for supper tonight, thanks!! Yum!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I’d love to know how it turns out 🥰

[@jennifertappan3823]

I think I saw crescent rolls at one of our Dollar stores. You could use that as a crust too. Just pinch the seams. Or put biscuits on top, if they are available.

[@TAARTJES]

You can also brush the top with milk before you bake it for a more brown crust.

[@mikejornlin]

I love seeing the process and the things that didn’t go perfectly. You’re right that it often looks like everything was perfect when it’s edited down to 3 minutes. I prefer to see the full reality.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! I feel like it’s important to mention that I am by no means an expert on anything and while my videos are usually edited as tutorials I’m usually just winging it the whole time haha

[@mikejornlin]

@@DollarTreeDinners And for me that gives me more confidence in my ability to do what you’re doing. When I see people that seem like they went to culinary school cooking things on TikTok, I don’t even dream that I could do whatever they’re doing. I don’t even have a mixer of any kind! I always either have the tools needed for your recipes or they’re inexpensive to acquire. 😊

[@ponycyndi1]

I like homemade pie crust, and if it looks rustic you know it's made with love!

[@annafontaine1156]

I love this channel! Also a tip for folding butter/margarine is to freeze it and then grate it. 😊

[@dawnpatriot6248]

That is a really good idea! So simple yet brilliant!

[@sharonriley4]

You made a beautiful pot pie ! Went to Dollar Tree last night got ingredients for meals you have shared and tried to remember all your tips when shopping,loaded up and starting meals this week. I did get the chicken a la king so now I can make this awesome pot pie. I want to thank you so very much you have inspired me so much ! Thank you for all you do for us. 😊

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Love the chicken a la king! Probably one of my holy grail food items

[@tracieschrock9519]

1 chicken ala king, 1 cream of chicken, 1 can chunk chicken, 1 can mixed veggies..mix in bowl. pour into baking pan and in a separate bowl make 2 packs of the cheddar biscuits dough and drop on top of chicken mix and bake..yummy 6 items at dollartree =7.50 and will serve 4-6 servings options can make the chicken mix and heat and serve on pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple toast

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Love that! It’s a dinner I’ve made before and it’s sooo awesome 🥰

[@gailroscoe7809]

One of the reasons I stock up on canned goods is I don’t have freezer space for frozen veg. I buy some, but I use it mostly for meat and bread. Thank you again, for your videos.

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[@pandagamez8072]

First of all, I really enjoy watching your videos. Super interesting to see what can be done with their seemingly small assortment of food items. Quick thing about cutting the butter into the flour: since our fingers can add too much warmth and melt the butter, using 2 forks to "squish" the butter between them in the flour is a cheap way to cut it in without needing to buy a pastry cutter (besides, the new design of pastry cutters break really easily. Not a fan. There is a wonky looking one I have that was a gift that I thought I'd hate, but I actually love. Also, pastry cutters are WONDERFUL for cutting up eggs for egg salad).

[@kenyonbissett3512]

I remember using a can of Chicken al King in my cooking class in Home Economics in 1973/4. It’s been around a long time.

[@muddyshoesgardener]

I love your Dollar Tree meals. They really make a difference. Thank you!

[@NoMoreTears64]

I love watching your videos! I'm in my 60's and although I can cook, I have never enjoyed cooking. I learned a few things from this video. One is that I can use chicken a la king for my pot pies. I would have never even thought of that. Secondly, I liked how you used your rolling pin to roll the dough up so you could get it in the pan. Genius! And 3rd, I'm going to brush melted butter on my Thanksgiving pumpkin pies for a golden brown! Thanks young chef for your tips!

[@kaitfedro3302]

I grew up on Chicken a la King over white rice. One of my favorite easy meals!

[@monie1527]

I'm late to the party! Sorry! My oldest niece is off to college and I'm getting GREAT ideas for monthly "care packages." She can get the frozen stuff at her local $ store, I'll provide the rest and she eats WELL, at college! FABULOUS idea and THANK YOU! BTW this looks so good, I'm going to make it myself and use my left over fried chicken. TIP for others: I use my left over fried chicken to make chicken salad, breading and all. It's so delicious!

[@kgoak5765]

All the ingredients with no crust reminds me a lot of Campbell’s chunky soup-the chicken corn chowder. But your combination would maybe make more than one can’s worth. I’m thinking of meal prepping that. And if I want to thrown it in a crust, that’s an option too!! I think you’ve hit a real niche with these videos. Lots of great ideas I’ve never thought of.

[@roreyb7]

I love the chicken ala king I to love it over mashed potatoes never thought of making a pot pie with it. What a great idea will have to try that .

[@VickiTakacs.]

I’d like to share with you my momma’s best pie crust recipe. You need to add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 egg, and 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar. So you’ve replaced 1 Tablespoon of that ice water with the vinegar. I think they will start carrying eggs because I have read many Americans now shop there. But the vinegar is the real secret ingredient to a flaky pie crust. You need the salt for flavor. I think you’re brilliant and in this case you are ahead of your time.

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woooo she has a intro !! 🎉 glad to see the how you’re getting more into building this platform here on youtube !!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Haha thank you! I just kind of threw that together last minute 😂🥰

[@janiceslay8871]

I enjoyed your video. This is the first time I’ve seen your KZbin channel. I make chicken pot pies and you used some interesting items I had never thought about using. Thank you! 🥰

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Recenty just found your channel, I love your meal ideas and how to keep it simple on a budget. Im not good in the kitchen but these meals are easy to follow and inspiring to want to make.

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You absolutely don’t need a pie plate that cast iron skillet is the most important tool in the kitchen ❤. Just discovered your channel and I’m thoroughly enjoying everything your clever mind comes up with thanks not only fun but extremely educational for anyone on a fixed budget or limited kitchen appliances. 🎉🎉

[@daleley7645]

Great job with the crust for no experience making pies! Great recipe idea.

[@kortniechannin492]

Yassss!!!! I’m excited for this one!

[@jillgott6567]

Great Idea ! Love this !

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

That looks delicious! Thank you for the video!

[@gingerhitzke9185]

That looks great.

[@rosemyers8807]

Good job looks so yummy

[@alicialove2811]

Great recipe!

[@ultramagapatriot5874]

Looks delicious

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That is an awesome looking pot pie!😍

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That looks delicious 😋

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It looks yummilicious 🤓😋🍽

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Looks wonderful. Tfs Blessings!!

[@mariadt3212]

Thank you for this really great idea. I am impressed.

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Beautiful

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❤Looks delicious.

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Just found you,and LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel! You cook just like I do! I’m always trying new things that pop in my head, never knowing how they might turn out, nothing I’ve concocted so far has been completely inedible!!😂& most of its pretty good:) some months I have a little more to spend than other months so I love how you cover a lot of peoples situations, shopping choices etc… So happy to have found you, love the whole creative process!!👍

[@rachelhero3413]

I love that you’re making something besides rice and beans. I love rice and beans but sometimes I want something a little different. I haven’t had the chicken a la king in years. Think I need to add that to the menu for this week. I bought several premade pie crusts at Christmas and I have lots of canned mixed veg..so I think this will be on next week’s menu

[@katherinepickford4805]

You did a great job you made it look so delicious 😋

[@conservativeteacher1987]

I just wanted to thank you for the video and the helping others learn to make affordable meals. Learning kitchen skills and shopping strategies assist in making our budgets stretch further. I'm so pleased to see someone younger than I that not only does the same, but passing those skills along to others. Ladies, husbands really appreciate things like this!

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I love your TikToks! I'm so glad you're doing longer videos on YT!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

More to come! 🥰

[@godsgift3302]

Looks delicious I have to try this,thanks for sharing.

[@EdwardK-oq7ph]

Im going to try this tonight thanks

[@Wyocraftychic]

That looks great

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Thank you for being real, and being honest! We love you for that!

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I just found you tonighy I am disabled ♿ and I need ideas like this. We do go to 3 churches every month for food pantry food. Such a blessing in these high price times. Thank you so much. God bless you and all watching.❤➕ ❤

[@rachelhero3413]

Quick question. Have you ever tried freezing the butter/margarine and grating it with cheese grater? For making the pie crust? I learned that method from an amazing baker and it’s so easy

[@missflorathewriter9014]

i love this idea :o im gonna try it next time i make rough puff pastry, thanks !

[@traceyschuster7067]

Love the crunch of the crust when you were cutting it 🙂

[@tabby1848]

Looks yummy. For people that don't have rolling pin, a bottle works well. Need to flour.

[@sunnihunny]

Looks delicious! Glad to see you here today. I was worried about you a couple of days ago🥺

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! I am okay thank you for checking on me 🥰

[@jadeobsession9088]

yum!

[@csancheezy7]

Yum‼️

[@jmfranklin]

Great job, Rebecca! Hubby and I just made a chicken pot pie last week, with biscuit mix. It turned out great! p.s... Happy New Year to all!!!

[@MatthewPatwell-og7dc]

As a sous chef who uses the dollar store, you have very good ideas and are very knowledgeable. Great vids. Subbed. 😊

[@tanyagibbons133]

I made a beef vegetable pot pie .out of pantry items ,using chunky beef soup ,peas,pk beef gravy and potatoes. And for the crust I used crescent rolls I had in the fridge....it was delicious

[@virginiaallen3406]

Chicken Ala King makes a great penne pasta with chicken...I keep cans of Swanson chicken in the cupboard (when it's on sale)..makes 2 servings

[@Hwan.421]

Thank you for the inspiration! Unfortunately my location didn’t have the crust so I had to get it at cub. Also I had an extra chicken breast. I definitely recommend buttering the crust for flavor!

[@ImperfectlyhappytobemeMichelle]

I want chicken pot pie now. Thank you❤

[@crescentmoon374]

YUM !!!

[@Patchouliprince]

I had no idea pot pies with no bottom crust was even a thing that existed wha

[@JacindaH]

I love this! So many budget channels use thousands of dollars worth of kitchen appliances which is ridiculous if you think about it. Like a Kitchen aid, food processor, Ninja blender or even an Insta pot.

[@barbaranytes-baron7377]

Love the click of the rolling pin.

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Walmart has canned veggies 50cents a can.

[@RevBTB]

i ALWAYS crimp my pie edges, but i watched you do it, and had to comment to see if just a "finger switch" might make it seem a little easier for ya. i use my thumb and forefinger on the OURTER side of the crust and poke in between them with the other hands index finger then just turn the pie plate to get my task surface in front of me instead of trying to move my body to get to the next area i need to crimp. Its basically the same as you did it, but with a a few subtle changes to make the task easier. Hope you try it next time ya make a pie. Also - are ya working on the EASTER DINNERrrrr yetttt?? LOL

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Haha thank you! That definitely works! I’ve almost always just done a top crust because the top crust is superior and easier so I never have edges to crimp in the first place. Easter not yet, but Valentine’s Day dinner in progress 🥰

[@deannaboyles8597]

Both!

[@dinnerfor1540]

Just a tip for everyone as I make cooking videos myself, if you have a set of exclusively kitchen used scissors, that will help you cut things like those nuggets much more quickly and with less danger of cutting yourself. I even use them with stir fry if the vegetables I’m using are a bit on the larger side, I quickly chop them up (even in the heated pan) using my scissors. Makes life easier for sure!

[@sandraschick1916]

You can also brush the top with milk before you bake it so it will brown.

[@susanrohrlach2660]

You can also use a milk wash to brush your pastry with......

[@cynbartek9324]

Using canned chicken ala king never occurred to me. Regular chicken gravy is too rich (heartburn), but one can't really dilute it. So next time I'll use canned chicken ala king! Thanks!

[@CandCbyPegi]

I'm surprised that your DT doesn't have eggs. I always see them in any DT I go in. They sell the half-carton size of 6 eggs.

[@Arizona_lilly]

Yea I know that they do even Kroger etc the shredded the old chicken and fridge or partial portion it out the rotisserie chicken

[@theonlyendlesscircle]

Does it freeze well?

[@carolynek1875]

I was wondering you you did a beef pot pie with the cheddar garlic biscuits would that work doing it with the chicken a la king using the biscuits instead of making the homemade crust

[@carolynek1875]

Why don't you ever answer my questions?

[@carolynek1875]

I was wondering do you have to grease the bottom of that pan before you put the bottom crust in

[@carolynek1875]

Again you don't answer my questions

[@nanasplacepaula]

Try grating the margarine to make it easier.

[@sandrahunter8661]

You mentioned "hard" Dollar Tree peas - Have you noticed a big difference in other Dollar Tree v grocery store products? Also you said that Dollar Tree doesn't sell eggs - - is that a recent thing because I thought they at least used to? Thank you for your thrifty yet yummy recipes 😋👋

[@DollarTreeDinners]

They did used to but with egg prices on the rise, even 6 eggs for $1.25 isn’t possible most places sadly. The frozen peas are one of my only big hurdles at dollar tree. I’ve cooked a lot of dollar tree food though and have developed some sort of “work around” for most of it to make it better 😀

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@DollarTreeDinners Eggs in my area have finally come down to the $3 or less range. I'm hoping that may soon mean DT may start offering 1/2 dozens again.

[@laurac5451]

I like to make bird prints with the knife

[@timothywood9630]

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[@lolareh8756]

It looks good. And it better be, because 8 items = $10 at Dollar Tree prices. Good effort though... 🌞

[@KrystyneY]

What is in the chicken a la king can?

[@jennifertappan3823]

Every time you blow on your food, I blow too. LOL

[@simplypatti6705]

If you want to do this an even easier way, just dump all of your fillings into a regular baking dish and then break up canned biscuits on top. Or use a biscuit mix from the dollar tree and plop it on top then bake it same stuff just an easier method.

[@kathleendonnelly6077]

I am a top and bottom crust girl!

[@apriltownsend8463]

You could've used the square pan behind you to do it, it would've just been square vs round.

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[@DollarTreeDinners]

that is so kind of you

[@kimberlee3243]

So good! I use the canned chicken, chicken bouillon, flour and bag of frozen mixed vegetables. Sometimes I skip the pie crust and use instant mashed potatoes on top

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I love the mashed potato’s idea! Like a chicken shepherds pie

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@DollarTreeDinners that's what I call it, too. My son likes to dabble making both chicken pot pies and shepherd's pies and we love the use of potatoes in both.

[@Arizona_lilly]

Ooo chicken a la king wow. Ever beware of it

[@lindagonzales4559]

I love your videos, I was watching ThatLisaDawn but I find myself now watching yours more. Can you share your name with us please, you remind me of my sister Sylvia who is also a red head.🥰

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Hi! Thank you! It’s Rebecca 😊

[@shadow_hillsgrandma8224]

I don't have a regular oven ☹️

[@dianethoroughman9541]

My dollar tree sells half a dozen eggs.

[@laralovesviolins6510]

My Dollar Tree has eggs.