Chicky Pot Pie Bake

Ronnie is obsessed with this recipe. It’s one of his most frequently requested baked casseroles, so figured I would let you all in on the big secret. It’s so stinking easy, so dang delicious, and honestly I have a lot of fun changing up the vegetables based on what’s in season or most readily available at the store. This meal can be frozen for months and then brought out, popped in the oven, and is ready to go in just an hour or so, so it’s the perfect fuss-free dish for a busy day, or when you’d rather snuggle and watch a movie than have to cook.

Serves: 6

Prep time: 20 mins

Download recipe: here

What you’ll need: 

• For the Base

  • 2 cups carrots, chopped

  • 2 cups celery, chopped

  • 2 cup onion, chopped

  • 2 tbs olive oil

  • 1 tbs oregano

  • 1 tbs garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  For the Casserole

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders, breasts, or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces

  • 2 cups mushrooms, chopped

  • 2 cups potato, chopped

  • 2 cup peas

  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • 1-2 pie crusts

  For the Garnish

  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

How to Make: 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.

  • First, prepare your base

    • In your saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil, and then add your onions, allowing them to soften and become translucent while stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes. Next, add your carrots, celery, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, allowing them to soften, about 10 minutes.

  • Next, combine your casserole filling

    • In your baking dish, combine your base, bite-sized chicken, mushrooms, potatoes, peas, cream of chicken soup, and mozzarella, stirring and folding until all ingredients are coated well.

  • Now, apply pie crust over the top of your casserole filling, ensuring the fully covered.

  • You’re ready to bake! (or stick in the freezer for a rainy day)

    • Bake at 350°F for ~45 minutes, or until cooked through (Chicken is cooked through at an internal temperature of 165°F) and the pie crust on top is starting to crisp. (If you decide to freeze the casserole, bake at 350°F for ~90 minutes).

  • This comes out of the oven piping hot, so let it cool before serving, and serve with a sprinkling of cold, shredded mozzarella cheese on top!

Enjoy!