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Home » Chicken Pot Pie In A Jar

Chicken Pot Pie In A Jar

July 12, 2014 By betsy 17 Comments

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These easy individual chicken pot pies can be made ahead of time and frozen for a busy weeknight. 

Chicken Pot Pie In A Jar

Chicken Pot Pie In A Jar

There comes a time in every home cooks life when the thought of making dinner puts them over the edge into insanity. That’s me this week. I’m so exhausted, so worn out, and yet the responsibilities just keep coming at me. It’s nothing too terrible or strenuous, just a million little things that all need attention immediately.

We’ve all been there I’m sure.

pressing pie filling into jar

Fast food or take out is always an option, but I personally find that the guilt I feel after eating it (not to mention the indigestion) just adds to my stress level.

jars of chicken pie filling waiting to bake

I don’t think about making freezer meals often enough. Usually the thought pops into my mind when a friend has a baby, and I load up on freezer friendly casseroles for them. But what about me?!?! I always seem to forget that sometimes I need a pre-made meal too…..not this time.

fork holding chicken pot pie with veggies

For our 12 bloggers theme this month we were assigned food in a jar. What normally comes to mind when you think of in-a-jar recipes? Dessert right? Not me. My first thought was, “what can I make ahead and freeze in a jar that would be a good meal for one when The Hubs is out of town and I don’t feel like cooking?” Voila! Chicken pot pie in a jar. Pure genius if I do say so myself.

Chicken Pot Pie In A Jar on white plates with forks

Mine is chock full of garden fresh veggies from my home garden and my CSA box: Peas, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and onions, but you can use frozen if you want to, or a different combination depending on what you have on hand. Heck, you could even use one of those pre-cooked rotisserie chickens from the deli section if you’re really feeling like you’re on the brink.

Not allowing dinner to drive you mad is the name of the game this time around.

jar recipe photo collection

Not all my 12 blogger friends are about to lose it like I am. Be sure to stop in to see their fantastical in-a-jar recipes as well.

  • Lemon Raspberry Trifle Jars from Mom Endeavors
  • Chicken Pot Pie In a Jar from BetsyLife
  • Blackberry Crisp Recipe in Mini Jars from The Rebel Chick
  • Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake in a Jar from Home Cooking Memories
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Icebox Dessert from A Little Claireification
  • Easy Peach Cobbler in a Jar from A Night Owl Blog
  • Homemade Vanilla Pudding Cups from Bless This Mess Please
  • No Bake Key Lime Pie In A Jar from Million Moments
  • Plum Ginger Simple Syrup from Eat Your Heart Out
  • Cherry Cheesecake Jars from See Vanessa Craft
  • Banana Split Ice Cream Pie {in a Jar} from Around My Family Table
  • Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream from Plugged In Family

 

Chicken Pot Pie in a Jar
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Chicken Pot Pie In A Jar

These easy individual chicken pot pies can be made ahead of time and frozen for a busy weeknight. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 441 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pie crust dough or refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chopped fresh vegetables
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 cups cooked chopped chicken

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425
  2. Break off small pieces of crust and press into the bottom of each jar, until the bottom and sides are lined with dough. Set aside. Roll remaining dough into circles large enough to cover the tops of the jars. Use a knife to cut a vent in the middle. Set aside. (**If you're planning to bake immediately, place the jars and pre-cut tops in the freezer to chill while you prepare the filling)
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes)
  4. Add onions and vegetables, and cook until they begin to tenderize.
  5. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper and mix well to coat all the vegetables with flour.
  6. Gradually add the broth and milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thick. Stir in chicken.
  7. Fill each jar with chicken mixture to the brim. Top with pre-cut top crusts. Brush with an egg wash and bake on a baking sheet for 15 minutes. Cover with foil and continue to cook for 15-20 more minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  8. **To freeze for later, cut the excess off the top crusts and seal jar with lid. Freeze. When ready to cook, thaw for at least one hour. Place in the oven before preheating. Once the oven comes up to temperature, cook as directed.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pot Pie In A Jar
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 441 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Sodium 357mg15%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 28g56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Chicken Pot Pie In A Jar on white plate


Chicken Pot Pie In A Jar.

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Comments

  1. Jess says

    July 12, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    I could definitely do this with tofu/veggie broth and it would be amazing! I’m definitely going to save this one 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jenn @TheRebelChick says

    July 13, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    These pot pies look so good! I LOVE chicken pot pie and it’s been forever seen I have made one!

    Reply
  3. Wendy | Around My Family Table says

    July 14, 2014 at 3:11 am

    I love this idea- so cute and easy to pull out of the freezer for later!

    Reply
  4. Betty says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:46 am

    8 ounce jars, four servings? I’m trying to determine how many jars to prep. 🙂

    Reply
    • betsy says

      September 17, 2014 at 9:08 am

      I used a 3 and 3/8 19.6 fl oz Weck jar for these and made 3 (if I remember correctly)

      Reply
  5. Suzanne @ Flour Arrangements says

    November 21, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    MMMMMMmmmmm! Chicken pot pie is one of my favorites! This would be great with leftover turkey, too!

    Reply
  6. Cyndi says

    May 4, 2016 at 2:52 am

    5 stars
    just wondering if you froze these after they were cooled?

    Reply
    • betsy says

      May 4, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Yes! After they were cooled

      Reply

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