In this recipe, we show you how to make an Instant Pot chicken pot pie that can be done in two ways: finished with the puff pastry crust or served open with pastry twist sticks. Is there anything more comforting than a hearty, creamy chicken pie? We don’t think so!
In this crowd-pleasing recipe, we show you how to make chicken pot pie from scratch (no canned products!). It’s actually super easy and made pretty quickly using the pressure cooker to make the creamy chicken pie filling and the oven for the crust.
TWO WAYS TO MAKE CHICKEN POT PIE
There are two ways to finish this Instant Pot chicken pot pie depending on how much time you have and your preference really as both methods are very tasty.
Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie
If you’re in a bit of a rush, we suggest turning this into a deconstructed pie, whereby you bake the puff pastry as twisted breadsticks at the same time as the chicken pie filling is cooking in the Instant Pot. The sticks will take about 20 minutes in the oven and you can serve the filling as a stew in bowls with the puff pastry twisties to dip into it. Trust us, it’s delicious and looks great too! This is a slightly quicker method and a little more original.
Oven-finished Chicken Pot Pie
The second method is to finish the chicken pot pie in the oven with the filling enclosed by the puff pastry and baked until the crust is golden brown. This is a more traditional way as the finished product is an actual pie. We made ours in a single, rectangular baking dish but you could also do single portions in large, oven-proof ramekins with pastry stretched over the top.
HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHICKEN POT PIE
We’ve provided both methods in the recipe instructions below. Let us know which one you make in the comments and don’t forget to share your creations with us on Instagram by tagging @instantpoteats. Here are some step-by-step photos to guide you along with the recipe. Enjoy this delicious Instant Pot chicken pot pie!
STEP 1. Dice up the ingredients for the chicken pie filling and cook them as a thick stew in the Instant Pot as per the recipes instructions below.
STEP 2. If making puff pastry sticks, cut the thawed out puff pastry sheet into strips and twist. Drizzle with oil and bake for about 20 minutes at 200 C/ 400 F.
You can serve the chicken pie stew in bowls alongside the freshly-based puff pasty twisties.
STEP 2 (B). If making a traditional chicken pot pie with a top crust, finish the filling with cream and top with cheese and the puff pastry crust. Pop in the oven until puffed up and crispy (about 10 minutes at 200 C / 400 F).
Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie (Two Ways)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: European
Description
This delicious Instant Pot chicken pot pie can be done in two ways: baked enclosed in puff pastry or served deconstructed with pastry sticks on the side. The family will love it either way! We used a 6-quart Instant Pot.
Ingredients
For the chicken pie filling
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
3 rashers bacon, diced
1 large potato, peeled and diced (or 2 medium, about 200 g)
1 large carrot, sliced
1 celery stick, sliced
2 chicken breasts, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1/2 cup chicken stock (more juice will be released during cooking)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed out in boiling hot water)
1/4 cup plain flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
To finish the pie
½ cup grated cheese (optional)
1–2 sheets of pie puff pastry for the crust (depending on how you decide to bake and serve it)
1 egg whisked
Instructions
- To make the chicken pie filling, turn the Instant Pot on and press the Sauté button. Once the pot heats up slightly, add the butter, onions and bacon and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times.
- Add the potatoes, carrot, celery, chicken, garlic, stock and pepper and stir through. Press Cancel/Keep Warm to stop the Sauté process.
- Place the lid on top, lock it and make sure the vent is pointing to Sealing. Press Manual, HIGH pressure and set the time to 4 minutes. Yes, 4 minutes is plenty as all our ingredients are diced, plus the cooking will begin while the pressure is still building up (this will take about 7-10 minutes and then the timer will start).
- Once the timer is finished, use the quick release method to let off the steam from the pot. Simply point the vent handle on the lid to Venting and stand back. A quick tip is to move the handle to Venting a few times, to begin with, to let off a little pressure at a time and then leave it on Venting to finish the release.
- While the chicken filling is cooking (this should be about 15 minutes), thaw out the frozen peas in boiling hot water.
- Open the Instant Pot lid and stir in the peas, flour and cream while the mixture is very hot. It should thicken slightly.
- Puff pastry twisties method. If you decide to serve this dish as a deconstructed chicken pie, then you will need to bake the puff pastry sticks while the chicken is cooking. Make sure to preheat the oven before you start the filling and set it to 200 C / 400 F and take the puff pastry out of the freezer to thaw out for 5-10 minutes.
- Roll out the pastry sheet on a cutting board and cut it into thick 2” strips. Simply twist each strip starting in the middle. Place a piece of parchment paper on a flat baking tray and drizzle lightly with olive oil or grease with some butter. Place the twisted pastry strips on top. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, until they are golden brown and puffed up.
- Puff pastry pie crust. Once the pie filling is in the Instant Pot and cooking, preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F. Remove the puff pastry sheet from the freezer and let it thaw out on the kitchen table, this should take about 5-10 minutes. We only needed to use one sheet of pastry for our baking dish but you might need two.
- Transfer the chicken filling into an oven-proof casserole dish or a pie dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese, if using. Cover the softened puff pastry sheet and use any offcuts as strips over the top and around the edges. You can get creative with the pastry and cut out some fun shaped to stick over the top.
- Whisk an egg in a bowl and brush lightly over the pastry top. This will give the crust a lovely shine. Place the pie dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and puffed up. Serve while hot.
Notes
For a dairy-free version: Replace butter with olive oil or ghee. Cream can be omitted or replaced with coconut cream or another dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 654
- Sugar: 4.5 g
- Sodium: 409.5 mg
- Fat: 40.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Carbohydrates: 34.6 g
- Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 36.5 g
- Cholesterol: 169.8 mg
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My last comment needs some editing … should be
I like serving this over puff pastry shells! I thin it out with a bit more stock so it’s more ‘pourable’ – it’s a hit!
Thanks!
I like serving this over puff pastry shells! I think it out with a bit more stuck so it’s more ‘pourable’ – it’s a hit!
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This was an easy and fast weeknight meal. I mixed the flour with the cream with a whisk and added it slowly to the pot. I found the flavor to be a bit on the “raw flour” side of things but the family liked it. I also added some dried thyme to the mixture for some extra flavor. Finally – I had some homemade biscuits in the freezer that I cooked off and served alongside instead of the puff pastry.
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Thanks, Dawn. I imagine it tasted wonderful with the biscuits 🙂
Thank you for this lovely recipe. Will cook it tonight. Hope my family likes it.
Dann Fin
can this be done as a freezer dump meal??
Yes
I got terrible clumps when I stirred in the flour and cream. Did this happen to you, too?
Oftentimes, the flour might turn into clumps. It’s best to stir it in gradually. Alternatively, you can try mixing it with a little warm water first and add it in once it’s dissolved more. I’ll add that to the instructions!
Oh yeah! I love both ways!