The Crust You Crave: 21 Pot Pies

Encase buttery meat, seafood or veggie stews in flaky pie dough or top casseroles with drop biscuits to make these creamy, crunchy, comforting classics.

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Prepared using two unbaked pie crusts, Kelsey's creamy five-star recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that's ready in under an hour.

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Curry Chicken Pot Pie

Alton’s recipe has all the makings of a traditional chicken pot pie — tender chunks of meat, vegetables and flaky puff pastry — with a slight Indian twist. The Good Eats host adds curry powder for a boost of warmth and flavor.

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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom One-Pot with Pot Pie Toppers

Frozen puff pastry acts as an impressive, timesaving topper for Rachael’s earthy chicken stew.

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Pizza Pot Pies

Pizza pie takes on an all-new meaning with Giada’s clever, kid-friendly recipe, which calls for tomato sauce, mozzarella and pizza dough in place of traditional pot pie fixins.

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Turkey Pot Pie

Turn leftover turkey into this easy, low-prep pot pie that will dazzle diners with its impressive lattice of store-bought puff pastry.

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Vegetarian Pot Pie

Aida's pot pie takes chicken out of the equation and uses chunks of russet potatoes, button mushrooms and carrots to create a luscious, filling meal.

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Pancetta, White Bean and Swiss Chard Pot Pies

These elegant bowls –– cloaked in a buttery, croissantlike crust –– swap in pancetta, cooked white beans and thinly sliced chard for the classic chicken, peas and carrots.

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Smoked Turkey and File Gumbo Pot Pie

Round up a dozen oysters and a smoked turkey leg for this biscuit-topped pot pie inspired by traditional Louisiana gumbo.

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Roasted Chicken Pot Pie

Tiffani Thiessen saves time by roasting juicy, tender chicken thighs while she's making an easy Parmesan pie crust in the food processor. 

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Drop Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie

Herbed drop biscuits replace the traditional pie crust in this Southern-inspired take on the classic with lemony poached chicken.

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Curried Chicken Pot Pie

Nadia G. gives the comforting classic an Indian twist with coconut milk, mango chutney, curry powder and turmeric.

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Corn and Crab Chowder Pot Pies

Rachael reinvents the idea of chowder in a bread bowl with these puff-pastry-crowned dishes of bright crab-studded corn chowder.

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Greek Diner Meat and Spinach Pot Pies

A meaty reinvention of spanakopita, Rachael's Greek-inspired pot pie combines feta, spinach, lemon and oregano with lamb or your choice of ground meat, all under a canopy of puff pastry.

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Pulled Pork with Two Chiles Tamale Pot Pie

Tamales get a casserole-style makeover with Rachael's well-spiced dish. Broiled cheesy cornmeal blankets a filling of guajillo-infused pulled pork.

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Chunky Chicken Pot Pie

Prepped in just 20 minutes, this hearty pot pie implements a simple trick to get its wallop of flavor. Use wine or sherry to deglaze the nutty caramelized bits left in the pan after sauteing the vegetables, and voila: You're on your way to creamy gravy.  

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Garam Masala Chicken Pot Pie

Peas, carrots, potatoes and chicken thighs get a warming boost from the Indian spice blend garam masala in this ready-in-an-hour recipe. 

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The Country Cat's Fish and Shellfish Pot Pie

These single-serving pot pies pile a bounty of fresh clams, salmon and shrimp under a buttery sweet-cream biscuit.

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Chicken Pot Pie

Tyler’s creamy filling gets its deep flavor from a quick, herbaceous homemade chicken broth.

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You and Me Chicken Pot Pies

Ellie lightens up this hearty classic with lean, skinless chicken breasts, low-fat milk, low-sodium chicken broth and a topping of phyllo dough rather than puff pastry.

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Casserole Queen Pot Pie

Tarragon and white wine modernize this classic, creamy chicken pot pie.

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Shrimp Pot Pie

In a nod to New Orleans’ Cajun flavors, these golden pastry cups overflow with shrimp in a creamy cayenne sauce.

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