Easy Chicken Pot Pie Dairy-Free Egg-Free
Creamy dishes like chicken pot pie may seem off limits when you eat dairy-free.
But we are happy to report, this milk allergy family eats chicken pot pie on the regular. And it's my kiddo's favorite dinner!
Not only can we get you over the dairy-free hurdle with this recipe, but we also have a few handy shortcuts that will have steamy pot pie on your plates quickly.
See our EASY dairy-free pot pie tips, quick video, and recipe below!
TOP TIP FOR CHICKEN POT PIE
When making creamy dairy-free dishes, make sure your dairy-free milk is unsweetened plain flavor. For this recipe, our family uses unsweetened plain oat milk.
Chicken pot pie recipes definitely have a reputation for being time consuming and tedious.
I mean, anytime you hear the word pie, you know you're in for it as a home cook. Ha!
It's no secret that homemade pie crust can be tricky...
and it's something I'm still trying to get better at, here in my own kitchen.
While scratch pie crust is definitely worth the work for homemade apple pie...
I've never been convinced it's worth laboring over for chicken.
That's why I always settled for creamy chicken dishes that took a little less work, like these!
Then one evening, hubby came home with a special surprise...like he often does when he goes to the grocery store.
Low and behold, store-bought pie crusts even dairy-free and safe for our food allergies.
And he knew exactly what we were making with them.
Dairy-free chicken pot pie. For real pot pie. Not biscuit pot pie. HA!
So sure, why not. I obliged, wondering how would this really taste?
Would the family fall for a frozen pie crust imposter?
Turns out, the answer was yes. Yes they WOULD love cheater chicken pot pie for dinner.
In fact, we made it twice in two weeks because we couldn't wait to eat it again!
And I didn't mind MAKING it twice in a row. It was that easy!
There was only one tiny problem. Our family of four ate the whole darn chicken pot pie in one night.
Even I ate my fair share. So cozy.
That meant no leftovers for hubby's lunch, which is quite a shame in our house.
At any rate, chicken pot pie quickly became another one of our dinner staples for sure.
It's so delicious and so easy that I'm quickly over my hesitancy to use pre-made crust.
We can always make exceptions, right?
Yes, quick crust is one shortcut for quick pot pie.
But up my sleeves are a few more shortcuts I think you'll like, as well!
Homemade chicken pot pie REALLY can be easy. Who knew?
CHICKEN POT PIE REVIEWS
"Really good! I used olive oil instead of plant butter. Super easy and delicious. Definitely making again!" Gaby on Pinterest
"Our daughter is allergic to dairy, eggs & peanuts – I never thought a chicken pot pie would be on the menu in our house. She absolutely loved it. Thanks for the great recipe, I can’t wait to try more of them!" Justin, Blog Reader
CHICKEN POT PIE SHORTCUTS
Here are a few ways we have homemade pot pie on the dinner table in about an hour and a half.
- STORE-BOUGHT PIE CRUST
As mentioned above, this is a huge time-saver. And it's definitely tasty! If you have food allergies, make sure you buy a brand that's safe for your special diet.
- STORE-BOUGHT CHICKEN BROTH
Even though we actually make our own chicken broth the day after roasting a chicken, I know some of you may not have your own chicken broth on hand. Don't let that keep you from making pot pie. There are dairy-free chicken broths you can buy. I use them in a pinch, too, when we don't have homemade broth on hand.
- LEFTOVER CHICKEN
Chicken pot pie is actually an awesome day-two dinner using leftover shredded or diced chicken. We like to bake rotisserie chicken the first night. Then the leftover meat is shredded for making pot pie the second night.
- FROZEN VEGETABLES
In addition to leftover chicken, pot pie calls for vegetables like carrots and peas. Instead of taking time to chop all fresh veggies, I simply keep frozen carrots and peas in our freezer for soups and pot pie. This also conserves a lot of time.
Below, see our chicken pot pie recipe using these handy shortcuts.
QUICK CHICKEN POT PIE DAIRY-FREE
Be sure to see our quick pot pie video in this post, too.
For dairy-free milk, we like to use unsweetened almond or oat milk. Use what dairy-free milk works for your allergies, unsweetened and unflavored.
INGREDIENTS
2 dairy-free pie crusts
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup dairy-free butter
⅓ cup all purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup unsweetened dairy-free milk
dried thyme to taste
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 cup of frozen peas and/or carrots
2-3 cups of leftover cooked chicken, shredded
PIE PREPARATION
Set out pre-made pie crusts to thaw.
Once crusts are pliable and ready, lay one crust in the bottom of your pie pan.
Turn oven on to 350 to preheat.
Then start preparing your filling on the stove.
CHICKEN FILLING DIRECTIONS
Chop ½ cup onion.
In a large skillet, cook chopped onions in ¼ cup dairy-free butter until tender.
Whisk ⅓ cup flour into the butter once the onions are cooked.
Slowly whisk in 2 cups chicken broth and ¼ cup unsweetened, plain dairy-free milk.
Continuously whisk and cook on medium heat until thick and bubbly.
Add salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.
Stir in 1 cup total of peas and/or diced carrots (fresh or frozen).
Stir in 2-3 cups of shredded chicken.
Keep stirring together and heat the mixture through.
CHICKEN PIE DIRECTIONS
Fill the bottom pie crust with the hot chicken mixture.
Lay the second dairy-free crust over the mixture.
Seal the two pie crusts together by tucking the top crust edge behind the bottom crust edge. Then pinch them together by going around the edge with the knuckle of your index finger.
Cut a few slits in the center of the top crust to help vent and prevent cracking.
Bake approximately 40-45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling hot. You may need to cover the crust edges halfway through to prevent too much browning, using foil or a pie shield.
Let the pot pie cool 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving. This helps it thicken and cool a little, it comes out so piping hot. Be careful.
Cover any leftovers and store in the refrigerator for a day or two. Reheat leftovers.
Hope you love this shortcut, dairy-free chicken pot pie as much as we do!
See more dairy-free dinner recipes here.
And you can save this pot pie recipe on Pinterest for later.
This was originally posted in February 2023.
Hi! My youngest son has a dairy allergy & he’s 18 months old. My older one is 3 and he likes chicken pot pies so I wanted to make this for them both to see if they like it.
My question is, can I make this recipe but just divide up the portions to make little mini pot pies in a muffin tin? In my experience toddlers love anything mini & it’s a little smaller & easier for them to eat. Would I need to adjust the measurements for that?
Thanks in advance!!
Hi Sierra,
I haven't tried minis but they sound fun. If I tried, I'd probably use more ramekin size. I'm not sure how you'd divide up the pre-made crust but if you try, let us know how it goes! Maybe cut them into small circles using a bowl or a cup as a cookie cutter. Bake time would probably be less since they are smaller.
Ok, so I've looked and Googled. I need a brand name and where 2 buy dairy free pre made crusts cuz I CANT FIND ANY. So frustrating 2 find a recipe and can't find ingredients. Please help.
Thank you!
J
Hi Jody. Check out generic brands, we get the generic sold at our County Market grocery store most of the time. Hope you can find one!
Pillsbury looks to have one that just contains wheat as an allergen. Double check the label, of course. 🙂
@Jody, look for gluten free premade ones. I’m in Canada but all the gluten free ones are also dairy free
Hi Jamie,
Our daughter is allergic to dairy, eggs & peanuts - I never thought a chicken pot pie would be on the menu in our house. She absolutely loved it. Thanks for the great recipe, I can't wait to try more of them!
Thank you so much for your note, Justin! We are so so happy that your daughter could enjoy pot pie. My son loves it so much, hope it becomes a regular dinner at your house, too! Enjoy!