This healthier chicken pot pie is made without the use of any creamy canned soups. Topped with crescent roll dough, it couldn’t be easier to throw together. This recipe is lightened up, but not on flavor!
My Love/Hate Relationship with Chicken Pot Pie
Growing up, I never looked forward to eating chicken pot pie. The only time I ever had it was at my grandma’s house, and she used cream of mushroom soup inside of it. Now, my grandma is an AMAZING cook. But something about that creamy canned soup taste just wasn’t for me. Years ago, as a newlywed, I decided to take on the task of making a pot pie that I loved. My husband grew up not eating traditional American dishes like this one, so the challenge was on. I made a delicious recipe, and would make it every so often for us for dinner. It didn’t use those creamy soups, and it made a thick creamy sauce using flour, butter, and milk. The end result was absolutely delicious. Fast forward a few years, and here I was, wanting to make a GOOD pot pie again. But this time, I wanted to make a lighter version that would fit into my lifestyle. The problem is, I really wanted to make an authentic pot pie recipe with a super creamy filling. I wanted it to taste like everything I envisioned, but I also wanted it to be lighter. How would I do it? Last year I tried to make a lightened up pot pie for meal prep, and quite frankly, I failed miserably. I never revisited it until recently, and here we are. I am in love with this recipe. It tastes like the real deal, the portions are huge, and its a crowd pleaser.
The healthier chicken pot pie filling
Here’s what you’ll need to make the pot pie filling:
- chicken breast
- carrots, celery, onion (this is called a Mirepoix)
- garlic
- frozen peas
- light butter (I use this one)
- poultry seasoning
- kosher salt
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- nutmeg
- reduced sodium chicken broth
We will discuss the cream sauce and the topping later!
As for the filling, it’s really quite simple. I roast 1 pound of chicken breast, seasoned with kosher salt and pepper. But, as always, you can buy a rotisserie chicken and use that. You can also just make this recipe with any leftover chicken (or turkey) you have. I really like the freshly roasted chicken taste in this. As the chicken cools from the oven, it releases some of its juices, and I ultimately add that to the pan with the vegetables. I think it makes a difference!
How I make a lighter cream sauce
The key to making a good, thick creamy sauce is a roux. Typically a roux is one part flour to one part butter. Easy enough! I’ve learned over the years that the key to lightening up recipes is using the same methods and ingredients. I don’t eliminate ingredients, I just use less of them. This recipe does not use a true roux. Instead, I use light butter to sauté the veggies, and then sprinkle flour on top. Once the chicken broth is added, the flour thickens the liquid to the texture we are looking for. For the creamy elements, I use whole milk and reduced fat cream cheese. I never considered using cream cheese in a dish like this before. But when I created this recipe, I had it on hand, so I went with it. I also rarely use whole milk, but that’s another thing I always have on hand for the kids, and it works beautifully here.
Can I use dairy free milk? If you do, I would use less than what this recipe calls for, as dairy free alternatives can be thinner than whole milk.
The delicious buttery biscuit topping
The topping couldn’t be easier – old fashioned crescent rolls from the tube! I use the reduced fat version here, and I use half of the package (4 rolls). Once removed from the package, I stretch and roll the dough slightly so that it covers the entire pie. The perforated edges on the dough actually act as little air pockets that you would normally poke in the top of a pie.
Serving and Storage
This recipe makes four very generous servings. To store, cover or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. This also makes for a great meal prep. To reheat, simply microwave or pop in the oven.
Healthier Chicken Pot Pie
Equipment
- sheet pan
- pie dish
- frying pan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- olive oil spray
Pie
- Half of an 8 oz package of reduced fat crescent rolls, 4 rolls
- 1 tablespoon light butter
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup white onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 oz reduced fat cream cheese
- pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Spray a sheet pan liberally with olive oil spray.
- Season the chicken with the salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken on the sheet pan and roast for 25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Place the chicken on a cutting board and chop into bite-sized pieces. Leave on the cutting board with the residual juices while you prepare the other pie ingredients. Yields about 2 heaping cups of chicken.
Pie
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
- Sauté the carrot, celery and onion for 5-6 minutes or until they get soft and start to brown.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Add olive oil spray to the pan with the vegetables and sprinkle the flour on top.
- Stir the flour to combine with the vegetables. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, stir to combine, and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens significantly. It should not be watery.
- Stir in the milk and cream cheese, whisk to incorporate. The mixture should be thick in consistency, but not dry. If it's too dry, add a splash more stock. Add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Add the cooked chicken along with the juices, as well as the frozen peas. Stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a sprayed pie dish.
- Cover the pie dish with the crescent rolls. Spray with olive oil spray and add a small sprinkle of kosher salt.
- Bake at 375F for 20 minutes or until the top of the pie is golden brown to your liking. Since everything is cooked inside, cook the pie until you feel it's done!
Notes
- 9 WW points (green plan)
- 7 WW points (blue and purple plans)
Nutrition
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Leslie says
Made this for dinner tonight! It’s excellent
Steph says
thank you! so glad you enjoyed it. it’s a favorite of mine as well!
Taylor says
I’m usually not a huge fan of pot pie, but I saw this on Steph’s story and had to try it. I’m so glad I did! So flavorful but not too heavy. Perfect for a cold winter day. The only thing I did differently was using almond milk instead of whole milk as that’s what I had in my fridge! It was still delicious. Can’t wait to make it again!
Sandra says
Wow was this ever good. It’s truly the best recipe for chicken pot pie. I could not believe how luxurious it tastes. You’ve outdone yourself! Than you so much for such a great recipe!
Kristen says
Do you think I could make this tonight Unbaked, put it in the fridge and bake it tomorrow night??
Leah M Young says
I just made this for the second time (but with leftover turkey this time) and it was just as amazing as it was the first time! It’s soooo good – you must make this!!! <3
Corinne says
This was amazing. Go make this now !!!! Will be making this a lot this fall/winter !!
Danielle says
made this for a comfort food sunday and it was INCREDIBLE. so easy to make, and so full of flavor! will definitely be a staple in our house this winter.
Brittany says
LOVE this! Such a good comfort food and tastes amazing! One of a fan favs in my house!
Caitlyn says
This is an amazing version of Chicken Pot Pie!!! I’ve made it a few times now and it quickly became one of my families favorites. If you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend.
Ann says
Sooo good love the crescent rolls instead of a pie dough for the top! My whole family kids (6,2) included gobbled this up!! Will be making again soon!!
Amanda says
Love this classic comfort that’s refreshed 🤤
Joan says
Made this tonight for dinner. Husband loved it and so did I! It will be in our rotation for sure!
Jen says
I’ve made this recipe 4 times already and I’m obsessed! I can’t get over how delicious it is and love that it’s point friendly. Perfect comfort food!
Stacey says
Cannot wait to make this again!!!!
Jenine black says
I love this pot pie so much it’s become a weekly staple at my house! Creamy and rich and easy to prepare!
Rachel says
Made this tonight & my husband said it’s the best pot pie he’s ever had!
Kelli says
This was amazing! Husband and 2 teenage girls loved. I doubled and made it in a 9×13 Pyrex dish thinking we’d have leftovers. Well everyone had seconds so that plan is scrapped! But anyone who has a larger family or big eaters can alter into a Pyrex baking with delicious results. Thanks steph we love your recipes!!
Diane De Mato says
Hi Steph,
I’m making this today, but I can’t find anywhere how many it serves. I am assuming at least four. Can you p,ease clarify for me. Thank you!
Steph says
serves 4!
Diane De Mato says
Wow! Very easy to make and delicious!! Definitely adding this to my growing list of “Steph” recipes to make all the time! Thank you Steph for all you do for the WW world! You make it easier for people like me who don’t always like to cook.
Goldie says
Made this tonight it was easy and so delicious! My husband said make this once a week. PS I’m an not a cook only like easy recipes with a minimum of ingredients. Did make with left over turkey and used almond milk. Thanks
Amanda says
I have probably made two dozen of Steph’s recipes and this may be my favorite one so far. It does not taste lightened up, at all. It is hearty, rich, and filling. I have a pretty large appetite and require a large volume of food to be full. I usually take a WW recipe that is 4 servings and make it 2 or 3 depending on the calories. The pre-set portion on this is enough to fill me up! (As are all of Steph’s recipes I’ve tried). I was a little worried about this reheating, but it was still delicious reheated. I have all the ingredients so I am about to make a second pot pie. You gotta make this!!!
Merilisse Kleinrock says
The absolute BEST chicken pot pie recipe out there. And I love that because there is no canned soup in this recipe, I can easily make a lactose free version for my husband. Kite Hill cream cheese is an amazing substitute. It is sooo creamy, you wouldn’t even know you used substitutions. I still have not found a Steph recipe I didn’t LOVE. They are all so amazing!!!
Kayla says
I can’t wait to make this! I was wondering if it would work to add the remaining crescent rolls to the bottom of the pie pan and then bake?
Rosanne Catalano says
I did that; it changed the points obviously but I liked that it had a base crust plus i didn’t want to throw it out lol. I’m not good at saving things to use later lol.
Vanessa says
SO good. Made with left over rotisserie chicken. Flavors are fresh, easy to prep, and dinner was ready quickly. Will definitely be making again.
Candy says
whole family enjoyed it-even the non pot pie fans. I didn’t have whole milk so used 1/3 cup of nonfat evaporated milk and sauce was delicious, thick and creamy. will definitely make again
Shannon says
This is favorite in our house! Perfect meal for a cold night when you want some comfort food! I used a frozen bag of mixed veggies with green beans, carrot and corn since that’s what I had and it was so good!
Julie says
I made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious! I used whipped cream cheese (that’s all I had) and it came out wonderful! I will definitely make this again!
Rosanne Catalano says
Made this last night and it was EXCELLENT!! The flavors were so on point…the best potpie I’ve ever made. I didnt stay together that good when I cut it so I think going forward I will make in individual ramekins….but taste outweighed that.
Stefanee says
So glad I can still have a delicious pot pie without comprising my waist line! It’s so yummy and will be making its ways into our regular meal rotation.
Arianna says
This recipe was amazing! I’ve always been scared to make a chicken pot pie because it seems complicated but this was simple and delicious! I’m on ww and my boyfriend is not and we both loved it so much!
Brittany says
Love this recipe! I’ve made it 2 times this past week. Easy and simple, but full of flavor! I’ve been on weight watchers for a couple of months now. When I make your recipes it doesn’t feel like I’m giving missing out. Thank you!
Carlisha Magnarella says
I’ve never eaten a chicken pot pie I liked… until this one! There are so many good things I can say about this recipe but the main thing to know is that the sauce is absolutely amazing. After looking at this 5 or 6 times, I had to try it because it looked so delicious! And it definitely did not disappoint. I’ve made this a bunch of times and every last bite gets eaten every time! Perfect Sunday dinner recipe or an easy one to make earlier in the day and throw in the oven at night.
Melissa says
I ended up making two my first time and freezing the second one. My family didn’t even realize it was a healthier take on chicken pot pie. A winter staple for sure!!
Jamie Ellis says
This has been a hit in my household!
Susan Hubley says
Another kid friendly meal!! Love this one!!
Trisha says
Made this for my fiancé and he raves about it! You don’t even miss the bottom crust. All the flavor, minus the calories! What a hit!
Crystal says
This recipe was amazing! I love chicken pot pie and this lived up to all my expectations!
Ashley says
This was unreal! So homey and delicious. My whole family loved this and will absolutely become a staple!
Taylor says
Delicious! Whole family loved it!
Amanda says
Made this last week and it was amazing!! Chicken Pot Pie is one of my all time favorites and this recipe did not disappointB Another one of Stephs easy and delicious meals!! Making it tomorrow night since my husband only got one slice 🙂
Veronica Digmon says
So delicious, so flavorful! My daughter saw me making Chicken Pot Pie and said, I don’t like Chicken Pot Pie. I said, this is a new recipe maybe you’ll like it. When it came out of the oven, she reluctantly took a very small serving. She took a bite, ate it quickly and went back for seconds! We all loved it! Definitely will be making this often!
Sarah says
Great comfort meal!
Lauren says
My whole family loved this! Even my picky kids! Thank you!!
Bonnie says
I didn’t even think I liked chicken pot pie but I’ve been craving this ever since I made it. So creamy and flavorful and the chicken stayed juicy! I think next time I might put the filing over mashed potatoes or a biscuit.
Emily says
My daughter and I loved this. My husband and son didn’t like the peas 🙂 I actually forgot to put in the milk and cream cheese, so it will be even better next time!!!
Holly says
LOVE LOVE LOVE! I keep this recipe in my rotation now, ~monthly/bimonthly! My picky fiancé can be hard to please, but this is something we both love! I also make shredded chicken in batches to make this recipe quicker when I’m in a rush. Both healthy and delicious!!!
Katie says
Delicious! I added a crust to the bottom because I thought my husband would want the extra layer- next time I won’t bother! The filling was thick and delicious. My husband did not leave me any leftovers! I will definitely be making this again
Bobbi says
Literally the best chicken pot pie I’ve ever had. Not exaggerating one bit!
Sarah says
Will make again and again! This recipe was incredibly simple and SO flavorful. I used 2% milk because that’s what I had on hand but that mixed with the low fat cream cheese made the filling so creamy and it held together well to cut. The crescent roll crust is really a no brainer because it’s delicious no matter what. Once again, another amazing recipe from Steph!
Cathy says
Absolutely delicious! Does not taste “light” at all. One of the best recipes I have made in a long time.
Mallory says
This was delish!!! Hubby and kids approved. Thanks so much!
Cara says
Can you tell me what the serving size is for 7 WW points?
I tried it last night and absolutely love it!
Steph says
1/4 of the dish.
Kristin sedlak says
So good. I added mushrooms to mine because I love mushrooms and it came out perfect. I also brushed the cresent rolls with an egg white instead of olive oil spray. I think it gave the top a shine that makes it look prettier. Thanks Steph for another great recipe ❤️
Amy says
Delicious! My favorite chicken pot pot recipe to date!
Michelle says
Made this for dinner tonight, so easy and delicious!
Whitney says
Oh my gosh Steph! This was seriously fabulous! I have never made a pot pie before, but I will most definitely repeat this recipe!
Erin says
Adding to the Sunday dinner rotation. Absolutely delicious- all the flavor yet not heavy at all!
Allison says
Delicious! The consistency of the gravy was perfect and the crescent roll worked great as a crust. Will be making again very soon 🙂
Bernadette Vaughan says
This is so good my husband and I would fight over the leftovers if there ever were any!! Seriously delicious.
Amy says
Absolutely delicious!!!
Krista says
The BEST chicken pot pie I’ve every had! My family agrees. They didn’t even realize it was healthy.
Brittany says
I don’t have enough good things to say about this recipe! The portion sizes were huge and filling, and I would never guess it was a lightened up and healthy meal.
Alison Talbert says
So good!!!
Kelly says
My husband and I really like the pot pie. Will make again soon. So easy to make.
Kelly says
Not sure if I clicked on the rating. Excellent
Nicole Heimbigner says
I love this chicken pot pie recipe. I have made 3 or 4 healthier chicken pot pie recipes and this one is the best hands down!!
Alicia says
🤤
Lisa G says
Delic and easy to make!
Monika says
This has become a favorite. Comfort food minus the guilt. Great filling portion for the pts!
Tammu says
So delicious and easy!
Vickie McLeod says
YUM, YUM, YUM!!! During the winter, this meal was on a weekly repeat!!! Does NOT taste light at all!!! SOOOOO GOOD!!!
Katie says
Amazing! The family absolutely loved it, said it was one of the best pot pies they’ve had! Will definitely make again
Michelle says
This was so simple to make and SOOOO delicious. Will definitely add this to my dinner rotation.
Crystal says
Absolutely amazing and delicious! Even my picky eater fiancée loved it!
Adriane says
My family and love this
Vicky says
My husband is a huge fan of chicken pot pie and this recipe did not disappoint. And, at about half the calories of traditional chicken pot pie, it’s a WIN WIN!!
Chris says
I made this today and it’s delicious 😋. My husband loved it and my 94 year old mom loved it. Easy recipe also. Thanks you so much. I need recipes like this as I’m my mom’s caregiver. Always enjoy the videos.
Marie Allgier says
Resturant Quality!!!!
Renee H. says
Made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I was guilty of making my chicken pot pie with the cream of chicken soup and this was way better and healthier! This will be in rotation for sure as chicken pot pie is one of my kids’ favorite meals.
Renee H. says
I actually meant to give this 5 stars on my prior post..must have accidentally hit 4…It’s a 5!!!
Bridget says
This chicken pot pie is out of this world good! It has a different flavor that I adore. Will definitely be making this again!
Nancy says
Loved this recipe! My husband was a big fan, too.
Kimberly Erickson says
Excellent Chicken Pot Pie recipe! Packed full of flavor and so easy to follow!
Angela says
Amazing flavor! Love that it doesn’t used any canned soups.
Allie Colman says
This recipe quickly became a family favorite in our house! SO FREAKING GOOD
Nikki says
Beyond tasty…made in 4 individual ramekins and licked them clean…just so good!!!
Katie F says
Super good and easy! Was perfect for the family, especially my husband who doesn’t typically like all the “diet” versions of his favorite foods. You always make them taste as close to normal recipes while also making them healthy and that’s what I love the most!
Nicole says
Delish!!
Terri Prather says
Husband said this was a 5* meal. Also, that it was better than many restaurant Chicken Pot Pie. I guess this means it will be put on the redo list. Thank you for the great meal.
Holly Emond says
Delicious ! My family really enjoyed this meal
Kaitlyn says
Loved this dish so much – I enjoyed how this had so much flavor and it was not just a cream based soup, that would make it too heavy. Your recipe was PERFECT – thank you. I follow you, make your recipes and I am not even on WW.
Noelle says
Soooo delicious!! My dad was even raving about it the next day and he is a tough critic. This is now one of my favorites!
Kathy says
This was so incredibly delish! It was a bit time consuming but definitely worth it. It reheated well, too. The crust wasn’t as good as the first night but still yummy.
Desiree says
This dish is so delicious! I literally crave it! This is the second time making the pot pie today. I love that it feels like I am eating something that is bad for me , and is this delicious! Awesome job on this recipe:)
Susanne says
Love this recipe
Stephanie says
This is so good! I have made it a couple times in the past month. I double the recipe so it all fits in a 9×13 dish and there are plenty of leftovers for the week. The only change I make is that I use skim milk only because that’s what we have on hand.
Fara says
Made this last night and it was amazing. Definitely going to make this again.
Lauren says
Make. This. Recipe. It’s so easy and has hands down jumped to our favorite weeknight recipe. Since I’m working from home, I’m able to make the chicken at lunchtime and that cuts down the time in the evening (using pre-made chicken would also help this or making the filling while the chicken is baking) and everything else comes together so fast. It’s incredible! The depth of flavor could fool anyone into thinking this is the “real deal”. It says to add pepper but doesn’t list it so we added 1/2 tsp, same as the rest, and it was perfect.
Hannah says
Delicious!! I just made this for dinner. I prepped everything the night before and day of just threw it all together and threw it in the oven. Super easy!
Stacey B says
I have this lovely looking dish in the oven and can’t wait to get it out and try it—of course I had to taste the sauce (as I’m a canned soup person) and I must say it was delicious and not as heavy and salty as the soups make it. It took me a little longer to make as I roasted my chicken in the oven and had to wait for that to get done but over all quite easy to make. Thanks again for another ‘keeper’ recipe!
Kate says
Made this finally tonight and it was as good as I had hoped. Delicious 🤤 thanks for sharing your effort to make a healthy version of a favorite dinner!
Lindsey says
Very good flavor! I used a rotisserie chicken to eliminate one step. Super easy and quick weeknight meal.
Michelle says
I made this for the first time tonight and the flavor was amazing!!! I will never use my old chicken pot pie recipe again. Everything I’ve made from Steph so far has been excellent!!!
Jenny says
This was amazing and will become a regular at my home. Comfort food at it’s best. I’d want this even if I wasnt trying to eat healthier. I did not have celery and was out of onions so I omitted the celery and used dried onion and it was still so good. Added corn and green beans because why not. Thanks for the great recipe.
Amy says
Absolutely amazing! My whole family really enjoyed tonight. Great flavor and huge portion!
Tara says
Just wondering how well this would freeze.
Laura Fortney Kovach says
My favorite chicken pot pie recipe. Sooo good! I make it easier and buy rotisserie chicken breasts from Sam’s Club and cut the meat off….no baking chicken necessary. This reheats great too, and I hate reheated chicken usually. You gotta try this one. Comfort food at its finest.
Patti says
This is excellent! A very generous serving too!
Erin Saldivar says
I never thought I would make a pot pie in my entire life! This was super simple. Yummy. And the portion size, as usual, was generous!
Patti says
I’m wondering if the filling can be made ahead of time and frozen
Michelle says
This was so easy to make and was a great, filling dinner! Will definitely make again!
Kelly says
Love this recipe. Family favorite.
Tammy says
This was delicious! Seriously, never missed the cream soup. Definitely going into our meal rotation. Thank you for another flavorful, delicious, healthy meal, Steph!
Lisa says
This is my new favorite chicken pot pie recipe. My whole family loved it.
Gina says
Literally the BEST chicken pot pie recipe. I’ve made it 4 times now and my family loves it!
Kristin says
Step #3 for the Pie calls for pepper, but there’s no pepper listed in the ingredients for the filling? Can you advise how much? Thanks!
Steph says
just to taste!
Lisa E says
So good! We only had unsweetened coconut milk and it turned out just perfectly delicious!
Cheryl S. says
Why did I wait so long to make this!? I added some other frozen veggies I had on hand along with what was called for. So delish!
Diane De Mato says
Fantastic pot pie. Easy to make and just so delicious!!
Nina says
This dish is so good I’ve made it twice in one week! Haha one of my favorites Steph has made!
Ivy says
Delicious! Amazing flavors yet so simple. This will definitely be on repeat in my house!
Nicole says
The steps to this recipe were perfectly laid out and approachable! Thank you! This is definitely going into my monthly rotation. So incredibly delicious!
Staci says
Will this recipe freeze well? I doubled the ingredients to fit my 9×13 pan and would love to reheat it later!
jessica Lytle says
So delicious! I can’t believe it’s so low in points!
Jen says
This is delicious!!! So easy and the family loves it.
Alexandra Stevens says
This pot pie was so good, that I had to come back to the recipe just to leave a review! It’s perfect. My kids devoured it, and so did I! This is a new favorite and will probably be in our weekly rotation for a while!
Janice says
If I could give this a 10, I would. Fantastic recipe and super easy.
Nancy Carlson says
I’ve searched for YEARS for a tasty lower-caloric chicken pot pie recipe. THIS IS IT!
I double the recipe and put it in a glass 9×13.
The ‘crust’ is perfect-easy and tasty
restaurantthatdeliversnearme.website says
Thanks for the healthier chicken pot pie.
Elizabeth Posada says
So delicious!
Elsie says
I am a college student on a budge and also work full time, trying to watch my weight and stay fit. This is hard with typical “diet” food cause you usually don’t feel satisfied. Let me tell you, this recipe is amazing and leaves you satisfied!! It’s delicious.
Lisa says
So good!! Easy to make!
Heather says
Fabulous comfort food! Might even make this again for meal prep next week!
Kathy says
I haven’t made pot pie in years because last time I used soup, etc and my family hated it. Everyone gobbled this one up! Will be making this again.
Patty Brown says
This is better than any pre-made chicken pot pie I have had. I even forgot the peas. Only “ problem “ was what to with the left over roll dough. I made some lite cinnamon rolls. Didn’t think one serving would be enough but it was.
Natasha says
Great recipe! This was my first time making chicken pot pie and I made it for a dinner party. Everyone loved it and no one would ever guess it was a lightened up recipe!
Austine says
I would never have thought of adding cream cheese but it steps this pot pie up. So good!
Lisa Holehan says
What is serving size? Sorry if I missed it somewhere. It’s 3:30 am. and I can’t sleep. Found you on Instagram and was looking for some new recipes. Can’t wait to try the pot pie and other scrumptious recipes.
Steph says
1/4 of the dish!
Vanesa says
Delicious! Husband approved too. No leftovers after he finished.
Lisa says
Absolutely delicious! Huge portions and left my husband asking how this could be a lightened up dish, because it was that good!
Nikki says
Made this as a freezer meal to have after baby came and just tried it for the first time – so incredible. I can only imagine it tastes even better fresh out of the oven!
Stacy says
I made this for dinner last night and got the thumbs up from my family. Thank you for this recipe! It’s full of flavor and makes a great portion size.
Maggie says
Simply delicious! Huge portion as well.
Melissa says
This was super easy and delicious. Definately will be making this again
Aja says
Delicious recipe that was enjoyed by the whole family. I substituted unsweetened cashew milk for the whole milk and it was still creamy and flavourful. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Danielle says
Wow! So delicious!! Thank you for all you do and the time you take to make recipes, post and keep up with a blog. It’s not easy and your recipes are delicious! My favorites insta chef! Btw I love the email subscription! I check my emails every morning and always bookmark the recipes
Mickie Kerr says
My family really enjoyed this dish. It has been requested over an over!
Nichole says
Chicken Pot Pie is one of my favorite things to indulge on. This recipe is just perfect and delicious. Perfect for a nice Sunday family dinner.
Alexandra says
Just made this and the whole family loved it! Will definitely be making it again.
Kathy says
This was so delicious! I made a couple of changes. Used my homemade cream of chicken soup & mixed it with unsweetened almond milk in place of cream cheese & whole milk.
Stephanie says
Even my picky eater liked it!
Deborah says
What size baking dish works best for this recipe?
Marlene says
I made this for dinner tonight and wanted to lick my plate! It’s so good! Even my husband who thought he didn’t like chicken pot pie, loved it! I love the creamy sauce without any canned soup. I also added some sliced mushrooms to mine.
CT says
This was SO good! I love a classic pot pie and this lighter version was just as great as a classic. And much easier to make!
Dani says
This is outstanding!!! I love chicken pot pie and love that I can still have this lightened up version without sacrificing taste or texture!
TrishL says
Made this last night and it was so easy and absolutely delicious. Who knew making such a rich and creamy sauce could be this easy! Will definitely be making this often!
PCB says
This was crazy-good! Definitely will be adding to my rotation. Thank you!
Jenn Harris says
Very yummy! Would make again. I used a whole can of the reduced fat croissants on top. Also, to save time, I used frozen peas and carrots, thawed them out, and added at the end with the chicken. So good!!
Helen says
I made the Chicken Pot Pie Saturday night. They were the best 7 points I spent. It was a phenomenal recipe. This surpasses the one I’ve been making. The sauce was out of this world. Kudos to you!
Bianca says
I’ve made this twice and it is so easy and delicious! My husband loved it! I used store bought rotisserie chicken which made it that much easier. Thanks for another great recipe!
Taryn says
Just made this tonight and holy cow… It’s delicious! I couldn’t find crescent rolls, so ended up using biscuits (small, 5-pack) and really liked it that way. I’ll be hard pressed to use crescent rolls even when they’re back in stock!
Mal says
I made this recipe for my lunch meal prep this week and it’s amazing!! The flavor, the creaminess, and the comfort you receive from it is unbeatable! I also love how there are NO canned soups used in it at all! Win win!
Barb Hickman says
I forgot my frozen peas! I did a 1 1/2 recipe so I could use a bigger dish and share with daughter and family. I was so concentrated on that I totally forgot the frozen peas that I went out for today. But disaster averted, it was still good and we had them on the side.
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Lisa says
5++++++ stars. This is absolutely incredible!!! I prepped it earlier in the day, and then just added the crescent on top and put in the oven at dinner time. So easy. So tasty. Definitely going to be making this again!
Lynn says
I absolutely love this dish! It is so comforting on a cold day!
Regina says
Best thing I’ve ever made! Only swaps were for gluten free pie crusts and flour
Ally says
Such a quick and delicious dinner, perfect for a cold day! You would never think it was “lightened up.” I will definitely be making this again!
Briana says
I too have a love/hate relationship with chicken pot pie, but hands down, this is the best chicken pot pie I have ever had. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
Holli says
Wow!!! Made this for the 1st time last night, and I’m already planning on making it again this weekend. So so good!!!! Thank you Stephanie for all of your yummy recipes.
Sandra says
Wow was this ever good. It’s truly the best recipe for chicken pot pie. I could not believe how luxurious it tastes. You’ve outdone yourself! Than you so much for such a great recipe!
Sarita says
Made this tonight for dinner and it was amazing! Highly recommend it.
Dawn Farrell says
I’m making this tonight! Very excited about it as it looks delicious! Does this recipe freeze well? I’m wondering if it would make sense to freeze the filling by itself and then add the pastry to the top later?
Anna says
Made this last night and I’m so in love! So delicious!!! Thank you Steph for a nice, cozy and rich tasting fall meal…while keeping it so healthy!!!!
Anna says
LOVE THAT THIS COULD BE DIRECTLY TRACKED IN THE WW APP!!!!!!! Ahhhhmazing!!!!!🙌👍🤝
Denise says
My husband doesn’t like cream cheese. Is there any substitute I could add and if not how would it taste without it? Thanks for all you do. Your recipes are absolutely amazing. My family and I are huge fans. You have made our dinners so much more adventurous and not the same old thing every week.
Alexandra says
Huge hit with the family which includes 3 growing boys!! Thank you!
Brittany says
Made this for Sunday dinner. Had leftovers for lunch the next day. It was so good and flavorful. Also bonus, I made the apple pie filling and used the other four sheets of crescent roll dough for mini apple pies for dessert.
Angela says
Attention lazy cooks like me: don’t wait months to make this recipe like I did. Yes, it uses at least 3 pots/pans. Yes, you will make a big mess. And yes, you will LOVE IT. It’s creamy and cheesy and absolutely delicious!
Krystyn H says
So so good! I made this last night for my family and we all agreed that it was the best Chicken Pot Pie we have ever had at home. It was honestly a lot easier than I thought it would be. Came together quick and was just perfect. Adding this to my recipe repertoire for sure.
Arlene frangos says
I made this using left over turkey from Thanksgiving. It was delicious! I will def make it again.
Andrea says
I just made this tonight and subbed out the chicken with my leftover Thanksgiving Turkey. It was so good. I love love love pot pies, but don’t love all of the fat (a whole Marie Callender’s pot pie has 64g of fat, they list the serving size on the box as 1/2 of the little pie). This recipe tastes way better than that. I will definitely be making it again.
Gina G says
I made this last night and it was delicious! My husband does not really care for Pot Pie and had two servings! Will be making again…
Danielle Lohman says
This came out absolutely delicious! Cheesecake Factory used to have a Skinnylicious Chicken Pot Pie that my husband and I both loved, but they recently removed it from their menu. This totally makes up for it!
Kathleen says
I’ve been wanting to make this for a long time and finally did tonight. This was SO GOOD and super easy! So warm and comforting for a cold night. Definitely adding to our list!!
Emily says
Delicious recipe! The whole family loved it. Thank you!
Sandy says
Second time making this since Christmas with leftover turkey. It is delicious and will be my go-to pot pie recipe from now on!
Maria says
I love the link to the app to track it! So great. The recipe is superb, just what I needed today.
Lana says
This recipe is outstanding !
The flavor is just wonderful so much better than bought or restaurant !
I’m a Life time weight watcher & it’s great to have a lower calorie chicken pot pie recipe that is just delicious !
Thank you !
Jenny Mayo says
This was so delicious. Next time I’m going to double the recipe. I can’t wait to take it to our next family get together.
Kathy Wells says
So good! Made this tonight and my Family loves it! I used leftover Turkey and came out great!
Kim says
Absolutely delicious! My two teenagers devoured it!
Marc says
Tastes delicious. Very well done recipe and relatively simple for follow and make. Thank you?
Fran says
Very good! I had rotisserie chicken, but only around 9 oz. so I added some broccoli florets. I also didn’t have the crescent rolls so I added some dry brown rice (about 1/2 – 3/4 cup). Otherwise, followed the recipe. Baked for about 30-35 min due to the rice and it turned out great. Will definitely make this again. Question: Can leftovers be frozen?
Kathy O says
This recipe was spectacular. Easy and the final results were fabulous. This is the best chicken pot pie I have ever had and it was a big heat with family members who are not following WW. Very creamy with plenty of chicken.
P.S. Your trick with zeroing out the scale and then taking out the portion you need is a genius idea.
Antonella says
This was on my radar to make for a long time, and I’m kicking myself for not making it sooner! It’s so so good, 1000x better than anything you’ll find in the freezer aisle!
Nicola Rubinow says
Hi: Step 2. of the pie instructions says “Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine.” But I can’t find a measurement in the ingredient section for “pepper” in the pie filling section … anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Nicola
Bernadette says
This is like the BEST pot pie I have ever had. Like ever! And the fact that it is healthier is such a huge perk!
Michelle says
I’ve made this twice now and it is sooooo good! By far the BEST chicken pot pie recipe I have ever had!
Diane Fossum says
So excited to try this, but was wondering if you could use frozen mixed vegetables instead, and if so how? I’d still cut up the onion.
Grace says
One of the cleverest things about this recipe is the crescent roll topping. I adopted that to my usual Martha Stewart curried pot pie recipe long before I even tried Steph’s pot pie filling. Well, once I was looking for a new spin on pot pie, and gave this one a try. The combo of whole milk & light cream cheese makes it so creamy, and the seasonings (with poultry seasoning and nutmeg) make it so unique & flavorful. It’s REALLY great. I added quartered mushrooms as well.
NJC says
Planning to make for Easter dinner, for 10 people – okay to triple recipe? And can it be made day before? Simply add the crescent roll top crust and bake next day?? Any tips for tripling this enticing recipe and how much of it can be done day before would be much appreciated!
Steph says
absolutely can be made ahead of time, and prepare the crust right before baking!
Rachel says
I loved this recipe! Such a delicious meal and so comforting without being too heavy. Also easy to make and reheated well for me I ate for leftovers the next day!
Katie says
Wow! Made this for dinner tonight after eyeing this recipe for awhile. Why did I wait so long to make it? It was so so soooo good! Will be adding it my dinner rotation.
Anna says
Amazing! My whole family loved it. Making meals like this is great because my whole family will eat it and I get to stay on track with my eating habits, all while enjoy another delicious meal from Steph.
Martha says
We had this tonight and it was a bit ! Hearty without the added calories. Also loved the portion size too!!!
Martha says
Sorry typo meant to say hit
Samantha Lee says
So yummy! My whole family loved it
SHolst says
Delicious meal you’ll crave multiple times during the week.
Heide Connelly says
Absolutely the best chicken pot pie recipe ever. As soon as the temps drop a tiny bit, my son asks for this.
The big bonus is that it automatically links to your WW account if you have one. Thanks Steph!
Elaine Euler says
Very easy, full of flavor. My first time making a pot pie without condensed soup and I’m not going back! Came together quick too
Amy says
Fantastic recipe. My husband and I have made this several times and it is one of my favorites. This doesn’t taste lightened up – the flavor is delicious and the dish is filling with enough for leftovers.
Lindsay says
This was very delicious! Will be making it again for sure. Has anyone tried to make it the day before and then cook it the night before?
Lindsay says
This was very delicious! I Will be making it again for sure. Has anyone tried to make it the day before and then cook it the night of?
Lauren says
I made this last night and it was a hit!! We had no leftovers because it was that good haha. This will definitely be a staple this fall/winter season
Justine says
If I could give this more stars, I would! By far my favorite pot pie recipe I’ve tried. So rich and creamy and the perfect meal on a fall day!
Liv says
This was lick the plate delicious!! Omg you need to make this!
KATYDOES says
I was confused by the cream cheese in this recipe and wasn’t holding out much hope. Boy was I wrong! This was terrific!!
Laureen says
Loved it! I make chicken pot pie all the time so happy to have a healthier version.
Seasoned chicken with my normal spices. As recommended added extra stock at end to get consistency I like. So delicious!
Nicole says
I made this and used poached boneless, skinless chicken and the broth., almond milk, two ingredient dough and butter spray…skipped the cream cheese. it was great.
Dorrie says
Followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious! My husband loves chicken pot pie and he said this was the best he’s ever had. Thank you!!
Karen says
This seriously was soooo good!! I used a rotisserie chicken and frozen mixed veggies because I already had them. The store did not have reduced fat crescent rolls so I served it over whole wheat toast. I’m wishing I had doubled the recipe so I had more leftovers for tomorrow!
Heather D. says
This was absolutely delicious! Will be adding it into our meal rotation. Perfect for a cold rainy day.
Shelly Crain says
I’ve made this multiple time and it’s always turned out great. However, I see many people asking about freezing and making ahead of time – can anyone – author included – address this? I’d like to make it/freeze it ahead to pull out and bake once we’ve come back from traveling, but I know that it has milk and cream cheese in it. anyone want to venture a guess?
Barb Hickman says
OMG!!! Just made this with leftover Turkey from Thanksgiving. I think it was my best batch ever! Was it the fresh organic carrots? Was it the skim milk with some half/half? Or was it that yummy turkey? Thanks Steph for this amazing recipe. Now I want to make one Meier with the rest of the turkey, but can I freeze it? Thanks in advance for freezing advice. 👍
KK says
10/10…This recipe is absolutely incredible! First time making chicken pot pie at home and honestly could have finished this in one sitting with my husband. I cut down some steps by using rotisserie chicken meat, so delicious.
Shonda B. says
This was a winner for my family! Will definitely put this on my menu! I used chicken that I had canned earlier this year. I also made it with a gluten free flour and a gluten free crust. Delicious!
Stephanie says
This was delicious and a huge hit with my whole family!
Marisa says
This recipe is so good! It makes me really happy that my kids (5 and 21mo) love it! They couldn’t get enough. Thank you for this delicious, healthy recipe. It’s a new family favorite. I look forward to checking out your site and seeing what other recipes to try!
Jeanine says
Just made this again for like the 5th time now that I was able to find the reduced fat crescent rolls in the supermarket.
So east to make and the flavor is amazing.
Easy way to sneak in some veggies
I highly recommend this !
Cathy says
Another great recipe! Delicious. Thank you for sharing!
DeAnn says
Amazing!! Make this now!!
Heide Connelly says
A family favorite! Thank you! Made
This tonight for the football games and it didn’t disappoint. It’s comfort food but doesn’t make you feel stuffed. Thanks for all you do, love your recipes!
Malissa Torre says
SO good!!! Huge portion and one of my favorite WW recipes!!!
Stephanie says
This was SO good!!! 10/10 recommend 🙌🏽
Lindsey says
This is a family favorite! Everyone loves it !
Lindsey says
A family favorite! It’s in our family rotation !
Katy says
Soooo good! It’s a family favorite & so easy to make.
Astrid says
This is the best chicken pot pie I’ve ever made! Can’t wait to make it again.
B Shaw says
This is now our favorite chicken pot pie recipe! The flavor is so yummy and rich and creamy. Next time I’ll make in a 12×13 casserole dish for more room for another crescent roll on top. Love this!
Stephanie says
I love chicken pot pie and this was so good. So comforting and easy. Whole family ate it!
Sherry says
The BEST chicken Pot Pie! I’ve tried other “healthier” versions but they all had canned soup. Hubby LOVES this recipe
Nina says
Amazing!!!
Nicholle Graybeal says
So my boyfriend came across this recipe the other day, I cooked TWICE as much as the recipe called for on Sunday, it’s now Tuesday, and there is none left–and it was just the two of us eating!! SO. DELICIOUS. I admit, this was very different than any pot pie recipe I’d seen (especially living in Pennsylvania Dutch country), so I was slightly skeptical, but I apologize! 10/10 will make again and again!
Stephanie says
Delicious and love by my whole family. My husband noted that I need to keep this recipe to make again and again.
Wendy says
what kind of poultry seasoning? can i use various herbs, etc in place of it?
Ali says
This was such a great recipe! It came together really easy and I loved how comforting of a dish it was without being super heavy. Smelt like the holidays as it was coming together, will make again!
Caitlin says
My husband said this was the best chicken pot pie he’s ever had!
Camille Stegich says
This is excellent! Quick and easy – used rotisserie chicken. The whole family loved it which is always a win. Creamy and tasty. Will keep in the rotation.
Alex says
Delicious! Made it last night and I would say it takes closer to an hour to make it all, but you could do the chicken and filling ahead of time too. We will be making it again!
Dave Taylor says
I came across this recipe when looking for a healthy chicken pot pie recipe.And though they call it healthy it’s far from that. You could buy a store bought pie healthier than this recipe. And that’s not saying a lot. Let’s start with the 1190 mg of sodium per serving. Seriously, What planet is 1190 mg of sodium a serving considered healthy? Be honest. It’s a chicken pot pie recipe but it’s far from healthy.
Erin Campbell says
WOW!!! first time making this and it definitely won’t be my last. I’m amazed with how good it is and can’t wait to eat it again for lunch tomorrow. I chose to roast boneless skinless chicken thighs and will probably continue to do that. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!!
Robin says
This is AMAZING!!! You haven’t steered me wrong yet with any of your recipes I’ve made. This will definitely be in my rotation!
Jayne Kaiser says
Another amazing recipe that tastes better than the original and is healthier.
Holly Lopez says
This was absolutely delicious. Just made it tonight. My sauce was a tad thin due to using 1% milk so I added a little extra cream cheese. Also the crescent roll topping browned in about 10 minutes so I had to cover with aluminum foil so it wouldn’t burn. Turned out just fine. Forgot to add the nutmeg but even without it the flavor was fantastic!
Carol says
Made this last night. Delicious and a big hit with hubby 😃. So happy it is WW friendly.
Lori says
I decided to make this tonight for dinner since I had all the ingredients. It was not difficult to make and it was tasty.The only thing I will do when making it next time is add some curry powder for even more flavor.
Appreciate the healthier recipe as I’m a big meat/veggie pie lover.,thx