16 Pot Pie Recipes to Create Your Coziest Meal Yet

Whether you're craving chicken pot pie, beef pot pie, or a vegetarian pot pie, we've got a delicious recipe here for you.

Barbecue Chicken Pot Pie in blue pot with spoon
Photo: Blaine Moats

Ah, pot pie. The buttery crust filled with a creamy meat-and-veggie mixture is a meal that can turn any day into a happy one. Chicken may be the most familiar (because it's so creamy and delicious), but there are plenty of other pot pie recipes that can inspire your menu. Here you'll get some easy pot pie recipes featuring seafood, beef, veggies and more. You'll also find interesting takes on classic pot pies with chicken (think barbecue or Alfredo) as well turkey pot pie recipes that can utilize leftovers.

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Classic Chicken Pot Pie

Classic Chicken Pot Pie
Andy Lyons

You can't go wrong with this classic pot pie recipe. Utilize a rotisserie chicken, frozen veggies, and canned soup to make easy prep work of your comforting dinner. A bit of cream cheese is added to the chicken mixture for extra richness.

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Beef Bourguignon Pot Pie

Beef Bourguignon Pot Pie
Andy Lyons

This beef pot pie has all the same inviting flavors as the classic French stew but with way less prep and cook time. Beef tips are smothered in a savory mix of Burgundy wine, mustard, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Buttery croissants make the crispy bread topping irresistible.

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Salmon Pot Pie

Salmon Potpie
Jason Donnelly

Canned salmon is the base of this easy pot pie recipe. We added fresh parsley to the creamy sauce to add herbaceous flavor. We've also included a variation to create a homemade deep dish salmon pot pie.

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Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie

Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie
Karla Conrad

Here's a satisfying dinner recipe your friends and family will enjoy—with or without allergy restrictions. The biscuit crust on this gluten-free pot pie recipe tastes just as delicious as any wheat-filled version. Make extra homemade gluten-free flour mix to bake more treats.

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One-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pot Pie

Barbecue Chicken Pot Pie in blue pot with spoon
Blaine Moats

The beauty of this pot pie recipe is the fact that it comes together in a single pot, meaning less mess and fewer dishes for later. Start by making the homemade pot pie filling on the stove before finishing it in the oven. You can also prep the barbecue pot pie in advance and refrigerate up to 3 days for an easy make-ahead dinner.

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Gumbo Pot Pie

Gumbo Potpie
Jason Donnelly

Full of sausage and shrimp, this delicious seafood pot pie channels the signature flavors of the famous Louisiana stew. Frozen puff pastry makes a crispy, buttery topping to hold in all those juicy, spicy flavors. Enjoy this on a cool winter night or serve it for Mardi Gras.

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Mini Italian White Bean and Kale Pot Pies

Mini Italian White Bean & Kale Pot Pies

This vegetarian pot pie recipe is hearty enough to please both the plant-based eaters and meat-eaters at the table. Creamy white beans provide a lovely texture and protein to the dish, while fennel and kale bring hearty winter veggie flair. Serve the mini pot pies with a side salad to complete your meal.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

Slow-Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Andy Lyons

Start this slow cooker pot pie recipe in the morning and you'll come home to a delicious comfort food dinner. For the crust, we baked purchased pie crust in the oven until crisp and topped each bowl with a few pieces.

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Chicken-and-Biscuit Pot Pie

Chicken-and-Biscuit Pot Pie
Carson Downing

Rather than the traditional top crust, this chicken pot pie recipe is topped with homemade drop biscuits. Cook the filling on the stovetop in a skillet and top with the biscuit dough. Bake until the biscuits are fluffy and golden brown. As one reviewer raved, "My family absolutely loves this dish."

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Deep-Dish Chicken Pot Pie

Deep-Dish Chicken Pot Pie
Marty Baldwin

If your favorite part of the pot pie is the filling, this is the recipe for you. In addition to the classic chicken, carrots, and peas combination, we've added leeks, mushrooms, celery, and bell pepper. A creamy chicken broth-based sauce pulls the entire dish together.

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Turkey Pot Pies

Turkey Pot Pies
Carson Downing

Gina Homolka, the recipe developer behind Skinny Taste, created this easy turkey pot pie recipe. Purchased pie crust is an easy shortcut that frees up time for making the homemade filling. This recipe is a great way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

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Smashed Potato Chicken Pot Pie

Smashed Potato Chicken Pot Pie
Kritsada Panichgul

You can have this chicken pot pie on the table in just one hour. Frozen vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and packaged mashed potatoes help speed things along. Adding freshly grated Parmesan and chopped garlic to the topping adds rich, savory flavor.

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Chicken Pot Pie Stew

Chicken Pot Pie Stew
Karla Conrad

Top each bowl of this hearty pot pie soup with flaky piecrust shapes. Here, we made leaves. As one reviewer shared, "Really enjoyed this, the little pastry leaves 'make' the chicken pot pie aspect. Perfect for the first foray into soup season."

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Jason Donnelly

This chicken pot pie soup swaps in noodles for the crust element. Whip up a batch of quick biscuits for dunking into the comforting broth.

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Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

Invest some time in this pot pie recipe and make a homemade crust. Pearl onions in the filling add subtle flavor and texture. The entire dish is sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

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Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie
Andy Lyons

A jar of alfredo sauce is the secret to the creamiest filling. Rather than a buttery crust, we're using purchased pizza dough for a crowd-pleasing twist on the classic.

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