Marry Me Chicken Pot Pie
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The first time I made Marry Me Chicken Pot Pie, it immediately became a household favorite. A golden, flaky homemade crust gives way to a creamy filling of shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, wilted spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce that’s bold, savory, and completely irresistible. This is the pie that gets everyone talking.
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It’s my go-to for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, and Valentine’s Day when I want something that looks and tastes like I spent all day in the kitchen even though it comes together much easier than you’d expect. It slices beautifully and holds its shape, making it perfect for guests. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
How to Make Marry Me Chicken Pot Pie with Step-By-Step Instructions
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Here’s everything you need to know to get it right from crust to filling.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), so it’s fully up to temperature by the time your crust is ready to go in. I always use an oven thermometer to make sure my oven is actually hitting the right temperature
Make the Pie Dough
Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl or food processor. Add the cold grated butter and work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the ice water a little at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together. Divide it into two discs, wrap each one, and chill for 30 minutes. A pastry cutter makes this step quick and easy.
Blind Bake the Bottom Crust
Roll out one disc and fit it into a greased pie pan or baking dish. I use this pie pan with a non-stick surface for clean, even baking. Bake for 10 minutes, then pull it out and reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C).
If you want to save time on the crust, puff pastry is a good swap for homemade dough and still gives you a beautiful, flaky top. You can also swap the homemade crust entirely and use puff pastry just for the top layer if you’re short on time.
Build the Filling
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, or use olive oil if you prefer. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Toss in the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix everything well. Chicken thighs work great here as a swap for shredded chicken breast since they stay juicy and pull apart easily, and smoked paprika can replace regular paprika for a deeper, slightly smoky flavor.
If you like a little heat, cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper is an easy swap for the oregano and paprika combo.
Make It Creamy
Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine.
Chicken stock works just as well as chicken broth and adds a slightly richer flavor to the sauce. Add the heavy cream, spinach, mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan.
Cook for a few minutes, until the spinach wilts and the filling thickens and becomes creamy, then remove from the heat.
Assemble the Pie
Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust. Roll out the second disc of dough and lay it over the top.
Seal the edges, trim any excess, and cut small slits to let steam escape. Brush the top crust with egg wash for a deep golden finish.
Bake Until Golden
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese through the slits or around the edge before baking for an extra savory finish, and finish with a pinch of flaky salt on top right before serving for a little contrast.
Serve and Enjoy
Let the pie rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and watch that filling pour out with every slice. Enjoy!
If you’re taking this to a gathering, let it cool completely first, then cover the pan tightly with foil and transport it in an insulated casserole carrier to keep it flat and protected. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 15 to 20 minutes upon arrival.
Equipment
Ingredients
Crust:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cane sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter grated
- 8-10 tablespoons ice-cold water
Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl or food processor, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and work it in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cane sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- Add the ice water a little at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together. Divide into two discs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.8-10 tablespoons ice-cold water
- Roll out one disc and fit it into a greased pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup yellow onion, 1 teaspoon garlic
- Add the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.2 cups cooked chicken, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, ½ teaspoon paprika, Salt and pepper
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine.2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup chicken broth
- Add the heavy cream, spinach, mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan. Cook for a few minutes, until the spinach wilts and the filling becomes thick and creamy. Remove from heat.1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup fresh baby spinach, ¾ cup grated Parmesan
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust.
- Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the top. Seal the edges, trim any excess, and cut small slits to let steam escape. Brush with beaten egg if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- Grate the butter cold: Grating frozen or very cold butter directly into the flour mixture makes it much easier to create those flaky layers in the crust without overworking the dough.
- Don’t skip the chill time: Resting the dough in the fridge for the full 30 minutes keeps the butter cold so it steams properly in the oven and creates a tender, flaky crust rather than a dense one.
- Blind-bake for a crisp bottom: Bake the bottom crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling to keep it from going soggy under all that creamy sauce.
- Let the filling thicken fully: Don’t rush it off the heat until it’s truly thick and creamy. A filling that’s too loose will make the bottom crust wet, and the slices won’t hold together cleanly.
- Cut slits wide enough: Make sure the slits in the top crust are large enough to actually let steam escape. Too small and the steam gets trapped, which can make the top crust puff and crack unevenly.
- Flash freeze for clean slices: Freeze leftover slices on a baking sheet for about an hour before transferring them to a freezer-safe container so they don’t stick together and the crust stays intact.
Nutrition
How to Store Leftovers
Let the pie cool completely before covering the pan tightly or transferring slices into an airtight container. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat slices in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes to bring the crust back to life, or use the microwave in 60-second intervals if you’re in a hurry.
To freeze, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe glass container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating so the filling warms evenly without the crust going soggy.
What to Serve With Marry Me Chicken Pot Pie
A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette is all you really need alongside a slice, since the filling is already rich and hearty. Roasted green beans, steamed broccoli, or a side of glazed carrots all work really well too without competing with the pie’s flavors.
For something a little heartier, a bowl of tomato soup on the side turns it into a full spread that’s easy to pull together. Sparkling water with lemon keeps the whole meal feeling fresh and easy.
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