Hey, y'all! If you love KFC’s classic chicken pot pie, you’re going to adore this Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie recipe. It’s creamy, hearty, and packed with tender chicken, comforting vegetables, and a buttery, flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home, this recipe gives you all the flavor of the restaurant favorite, made fresh in your own kitchen.

Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie

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Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients

This recipe keeps it simple but delivers big on flavor. You’ll need cooked chicken, veggies like peas, carrots, and potatoes, and a rich, creamy sauce made with milk, cream, and seasonings. The puff pastry on top bakes up perfectly golden and flaky, giving you that signature KFC look and feel.

• 17.3 oz. box puff pastry
• 1 egg
• 2 c. cooked cubed chicken
• 1 large potato, chopped and boiled
• 1 c. frozen peas
• 1 c. canned carrots
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 ½ c. milk
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• ½ tsp. garlic salt
• ¼ tsp. celery seed or celery salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp. sugar

How to Make a Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie

Making this Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie is easier than you think! A creamy chicken and vegetable filling comes together on the stove, then gets topped with puff pastry for a quick bake in the oven. Whether you’re making individual pot pies or one big pie, the process is straightforward and totally worth it.

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
3. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk, followed by the heavy cream, stirring until the mixture comes to a gentle bubble and thickens.
5. Add the onion powder, garlic salt, celery seed, black pepper, poultry seasoning, and sugar. Stir to combine.
6. Turn off the heat and add the chicken, carrots, peas, and potatoes. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
7. Divide the mixture evenly between four 6-inch pie pans.
8. Unroll the puff pastry and lightly roll it out on a floured surface. Cut out circles slightly larger than the tops of the pie pans.
9. Place a puff pastry circle on top of each pot pie, pressing down lightly around the edges.
10. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a splash of water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the puff pastry tops.
11. Place the pies on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
12. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
13. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. For the best results, make sure your puff pastry stays chilled until you’re ready to roll it out. Warm pastry can become sticky and lose its flaky texture.
2. Gently roll out the puff pastry to smooth it and slightly enlarge the size. This ensures it fits well over the pie pans without being too thin.
3. Brushing the pastry with an egg wash gives the pies that beautiful golden-brown color and a glossy finish.
4. Leave a little space at the top of each pie pan to prevent the filling from bubbling over during baking. Placing the pies on a baking sheet also helps catch any drips.
5. You can easily swap the vegetables or protein — try adding mushrooms, corn, or leftover turkey for a different twist.

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Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie

This Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie is everything you want in a comfort food classic — rich, creamy filling, hearty veggies, and a crisp, flaky crust. It’s the perfect recipe for family dinners or when you’re craving a restaurant favorite without leaving home. Give it a try and make it part of your regular dinner rotation!

Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie

JC Phelps

My Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie is a creamy, hearty dish with tender chicken, veggies, and a flaky puff pastry crust — pure comfort food!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 1302 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 17.3 oz. box puff pastry
• 1 egg
• 2 c. cooked cubed chicken
• 1 large potato chopped and boiled
• 1 c. frozen peas
• 1 c. canned carrots
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 ½ c. milk
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• ½ tsp. garlic salt
• ¼ tsp. celery seed or celery salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp. sugar

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, followed by the heavy cream, stirring until the mixture comes to a gentle bubble and thickens.
• Add the onion powder, garlic salt, celery seed, black pepper, poultry seasoning, and sugar. Stir to combine.
• Turn off the heat and add the chicken, carrots, peas, and potatoes. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
• Divide the mixture evenly between four 6-inch pie pans.
• Unroll the puff pastry and lightly roll it out on a floured surface. Cut out circles slightly larger than the tops of the pie pans.
• Place a puff pastry circle on top of each pot pie, pressing down lightly around the edges.
• In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a splash of water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the puff pastry tops.
• Place the pies on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
• Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

• For the best results, make sure your puff pastry stays chilled until you’re ready to roll it out. Warm pastry can become sticky and lose its flaky texture.
• Gently roll out the puff pastry to smooth it and slightly enlarge the size. This ensures it fits well over the pie pans without being too thin.
• Brushing the pastry with an egg wash gives the pies that beautiful golden-brown color and a glossy finish.
• Leave a little space at the top of each pie pan to prevent the filling from bubbling over during baking. Placing the pies on a baking sheet also helps catch any drips.
• You can easily swap the vegetables or protein — try adding mushrooms, corn, or leftover turkey for a different twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 1302kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 51gFat: 81gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 208mgSodium: 867mgPotassium: 1033mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5040IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 248mgIron: 8mg

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