Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup brings all the cozy flavors of traditional pot pie into a warm, spoonable bowl. This hearty dish is packed with tender chicken, creamy broth, and classic veggies—perfect for chilly nights or comforting family dinners. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this is a recipe you’ll return to again and again.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🧡 Comforting: Creamy and satisfying, like a warm hug in a bowl.
- 🍽️ Easy Weeknight Dinner: Done in 45 minutes.
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly: Loved by kids and adults alike.
- 🧊 Great for Leftovers: Tastes even better the next day.
- 🔁 Customizable: Easily adapted for gluten-free or vegetarian diets.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. - Add Garlic
Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant. - Add Chicken & Broth
Add cooked chicken, broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. - Add Peas & Corn
Stir in peas and corn. Simmer for 10 minutes. - Stir in Cream
Add heavy cream and stir. Cook 5–10 minutes until soup is hot and creamy. - Thicken (Optional)
Mix cornstarch with water and stir in to thicken. Simmer until desired consistency is reached. - Serve
Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with fresh parsley and crusty bread.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American comfort food
Method: One-pot stovetop
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Sugar: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
Tips & Variations
- 🥔 Make It Heartier: Add diced potatoes or mushrooms.
- 🌶️ Spicy Kick: Stir in red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- 🥛 Dairy-Free?: Use full-fat coconut milk instead of cream.
- 🍄 Meatless Option: Swap chicken with white beans or sautéed mushrooms.
- 🥖 Topping Ideas: Croutons, shredded cheese, or puff pastry squares.
FAQs
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Absolutely. It’s a great time-saver with tons of flavor.
Can this be frozen?
Yes! Let it cool, then freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
What’s a good side dish?
Serve with buttery biscuits, garlic bread, or a crisp green salad.
How do I reheat it?
Stovetop or microwave. Add broth or cream if it thickens too much.
Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Equipment
- Large soup pot
- Cutting board & knife
- – Wooden spoon
- – Measuring tools
- Ladle
Ingredients
- – 1 tbsp olive oil
- – 1 medium onion diced
- – 3 cloves garlic minced
- – 2 carrots diced
- – 2 celery stalks diced
- – 1 lb cooked chicken breast shredded
- – 4 cups chicken broth
- – 1 cup frozen peas
- – 1 cup heavy cream
- – 1 cup frozen corn optional
- – 1 tsp dried thyme
- – 1 tsp dried rosemary
- – Salt & pepper to taste
- – 1 tbsp cornstarch optional
- – Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery 5–7 min.
- Add garlic; cook 1 more min.
- Add chicken, broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Stir in peas and corn; simmer 10 min.
- Add cream; cook 5–10 min more.
- Thicken with cornstarch if needed.
- Adjust seasoning. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
– Add diced potatoes for more bulk.
– Garnish with biscuit croutons for extra flair.
Conclusion
This Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is the perfect way to enjoy classic comfort without the fuss of pie crust. It’s rich, warm, and customizable—ideal for meal prep or a cozy night in. Add it to your weeknight dinner rotation, and it may just become your new favorite soup.