How to Make Cheater Pot Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm and comforting pot pie on a chilly evening. The flaky crust, savory filling, and rich gravy make it a classic comfort food that has been beloved for generations. However, traditional pot pies can be time-consuming and labor-intensive to make from scratch. That's where this recipe for Cheater Pot Pie comes in.

This Cheater Pot Pie recipe takes the essence of a classic pot pie and streamlines it for the busy home cook. With a few clever shortcuts and pr...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (5 ounce) can chicken chunks, drained
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup reduced-fat milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated flaky layer biscuits

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pot pie

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  • Combine mixed vegetables and chicken in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Fold in condensed soup; mix well. Pour in milk and mix until smooth; mixture should not be runny. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and spread mixture into the bottom of the prepared pie pan. Separate biscuits into layers and place gently on top of chicken-vegetable mixture. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter over biscuits.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 990mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 86mg