
Creamy PHILLY Chicken Pot Pie
Nothing says comfort like a warm, flaky Creamy PHILLY® Chicken Pot Pie fresh from the oven. This elevated version uses Philadelphia cream cheese for an irresistibly rich, velvety filling that’s creamy without being heavy. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or make-ahead meals, this pot pie is a timeless classic with a luxurious twist.
⭐ Why This PHILLY Chicken Pot Pie Is So Good
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Extra-creamy filling without canned soup
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Flaky, golden crust every time
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Family-friendly comfort food
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Perfect for make-ahead and freezer meals
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Easy upgrades for gourmet flavor
🥧 Ingredients
Filling
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2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
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200 g PHILLY® cream cheese, softened
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1 cup chicken broth
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¾ cup milk
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1 cup frozen peas and carrots
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½ cup corn kernels (optional)
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tbsp butter
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp dried parsley
Crust
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2 refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion and sauté until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for 1 minute.
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Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
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Add PHILLY cream cheese and stir until fully melted.
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Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
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Fold in chicken, peas, carrots, and corn.
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Remove from heat once thick and creamy.
2. Assemble the Pot Pie
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Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
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Press one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
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Pour the creamy chicken filling evenly into the crust.
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Top with the second pie crust and crimp edges.
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Cut small slits in the top for steam.
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Brush with egg wash.
3. Bake
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
🍗 Variations & Add-Ins
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Extra veggies: mushrooms, green beans, or potatoes
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Cheesy upgrade: add ½ cup shredded cheddar
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Herb boost: fresh rosemary or sage
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Crust swap: puff pastry for a bakery-style finish
❄️ Make-Ahead & Freezing Tips
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Assemble unbaked pie and freeze up to 3 months
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Bake straight from frozen at 180°C / 350°F for 55–60 minutes
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days
💡 Pro Tips for Best Results
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Soften PHILLY cream cheese before adding for smooth texture
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Let filling cool slightly before assembling to avoid soggy crust
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Place pie dish on a baking sheet to catch drips
🥗 What to Serve with Chicken Pot Pie
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Simple green salad with vinaigrette
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Roasted Brussels sprouts
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Steamed green beans with butter
📌 Final Thoughts
This Creamy PHILLY Chicken Pot Pie is everything comfort food should be—rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying. The cream cheese adds depth and silkiness you won’t get from traditional recipes, making this a standout dish your readers will come back to again and again.
* 1 Tbsp. non-hydrogenated margarine
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1/2 lb. (225 g) mushrooms, quartered
* 1-1/2 lb. (675 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
* 1 tub (250 g) PHILADELPHIA Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese Spread
* 3/4 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
* 2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
* 1 refrigerated ready-to-use pie crust (1/2 of 425-g pkg.)
* 1 egg, beaten
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Instructions
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Melt margarine in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 min. Stir in mushrooms; cook 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until done.
- Stir in cream cheese spread and broth; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted. Stir in vegetables.
- Spoon into 9-inch round 1.4-L casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Brush top of chicken mixture and inside of dish with egg.
- Cover with pie crust; gently press edge of crust onto side of dish to seal. Brush crust with remaining egg.
- Cut slits in crust to permit steam to escape.
- Bake 25 to 30 min. or until crust is golden brown
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