Everybody will love this cozy and comforting crustless chicken pot pie soup. It’s ready in under 30 minutes, packed with protein, and made with rotisserie chicken and sweet potatoes. An easy and healthy one-pot dinner. No pie crust is needed!
Easy crustless chicken pot pie soup
Everyone is obsessed with this crustless chicken pot pie! It’s cozy, creamy, hearty, and so easy to make. The best part is that you don’t need to make a homemade pie crust or buy a pre-made crust. It’s a classic chicken pot pie without the hassle! If you love soup, check out this hearty turkey lentil soup next!
My favorite part about this recipe is that it comes together in one pot in under 30 minutes. Any level cook can make it and impress their family and friends! The flavor will blow them away, and you’ll never be able to tell it’s packed with vegetables and made with healthier ingredients.
Crustless chicken pot pie soup is perfect for cold weather, family dinners, and meal prep. You can even make it ahead of time since it stores and freezes well. Plus, it’s made with precooked rotisserie chicken. So easy!
Anyways, this crustless pot pie recipe is a must-try this winter! I cannot recommend it enough. I make it at least once a week, and all my friends rave about its deliciousness.
Why you’ll love this cozy recipe:
- No pie crust.
- Easy one-pot recipe.
- Ready in under 30 minutes.
- It’s cozy, creamy, and hearty.
- It can be made gluten-free & dairy-free.
- This recipe is healthy and filling.
- Packed with vegetables.
- Made with sweet potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
- Kids will love it.
- Great for meal prep and family dinners.
- Try this cozy & delicious chicken and broccoli lasagna next!
Ingredients needed
Crustless chicken pot pie calls for simple ingredients like chicken stock, rotisserie chicken, carrots, garlic, and sweet potatoes. This recipe is healthy and can be made dairy-free and gluten-free. Here is a list of everything you need so you are prepared:
- Butter: This adds flavor and helps saute and caramelize the onions and garlic.
- Onion: I used yellow onion, but you can also use white or sweet onion. This adds lots of flavor and sharpness to the base of this chicken pot pie soup.
- Carrots, Celery & Frozen Peas: This crustless pot pie is packed with lots of heart vegetables.
- Garlic: Don’t forget freshly minced garlic to flavor the soup.
- Flour: I used whole wheat flour, but you can also use all-purpose flour, white whole wheat, or gluten-free flour if needed. This helps thicken the chicken pot pie filling.
- Chicken Stock: I like using chicken stock, not chicken broth. Chicken stock has more flavor!
- Milk: I used skim to lighten up this crustless chicken pot pie recipe, but 1%, 2%, and whole milk work too. You can even use unsweetened, plain almond milk, or cashew milk.
- Potatoes: I love adding sweet potatoes to this chicken pot pie soup recipe. You can also use Yukon gold potatoes or baby potatoes.
- Chicken: I love using rotisserie chicken since it’s already cooked and easy to add to the soup. I highly recommend using precooked chicken; however, I left instructions below on how to cook your own and add it to the soup.
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, fresh or dried thyme, and fresh parsley.
- Baby Spinach: Optional, but you cannot taste it, and spinach adds so many health benefits.
Kitchen tools required
Here is a list of kitchen utensils you will need to make this one-pot crustless chicken pot pie soup.
- Large Dutch Oven or Soup Pot
- Wooden Spoon or Stirring Utensil
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Kitchen Knife
- Measuring Tools: 1 teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.
How to make crustless chicken pot pie
This is the easiest crustless chicken pot pie recipe! It’s ready in under 30 minutes and made in one pot. Here are detailed step-by-step instructions with pictures for visual reference so any level cook can make them. The full recipe and ingredient measurements are at the bottom of this page in the recipe card.
Step 1:
First, heat butter over medium-low in a large dutch oven or pot. When melted, add chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 6 – 8 minutes until soft and wilted. Stir every minute or so. In the last 30 seconds, add the minced garlic and stir to combine.
Step 2:
Then, add the flour and mix until all the vegetables are coated. Let it “cook” for 1 minute.
Step 3:
Next, add the chicken stock, milk, sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15 – 20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir every 4 minutes or so to ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Step 4:
After that, add the cooked shredded chicken, frozen peas, parsley, and optional spinach. Let everything simmer for five more minutes. Then, carefully taste test and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Step 6:
Finally, remove from heat and serve with a homemade biscuit, garlic bread, or a buttery toasted piece of bread. Enjoy!
Expert tips for crustless chicken pot pie
Don’t skip out on the flour. The flour acts as a thickening agent to achieve that classic chicken pot pie consistency. You need to add 1/3 cup of flour to the soup to ensure it gets nice and thick.
Make it gluten-free & dairy-free. You can easily make this crustless chicken pot pie gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and dairy-free by using olive oil or vegan butter.
Use rotisserie chicken. This is my secret hack to making this recipe so easy and straightforward. You don’t need to cook chicken! You can use leftover chicken or add shredded rotisserie chicken.
Use uncooked chicken breast. I love using rotisserie chicken, but you can also use uncooked chicken breast. I left instructions below in the next section and in the notes section of the recipe card.
Make it ahead of time. Crustless chicken pot pie is great for meal prep. Just store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze it in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy, reheat in a large pot on medium-low on the stovetop.
Can I use raw chicken breast?
Yes! Here are directions for using raw chicken breast instead of rotisserie chicken.
- Cut up 2 chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces.
- Add them to the heated pan between step #1 and step #2.
- Cook for 6 – 7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add in the flour and continue with the recipe.
What to serve with crustless chicken pot pie soup
Crustless chicken pot pie soup goes well with so many sides! Here are a few of my favorite go-to’s:
- Air Fryer Biscuits
- Air Fryer Garlic Bread
- Fluffy Almond Milk Biscuits
- Greek Spinach Salad
- Healthy Almond Flour Cornbread
- Kale Crunch Salad
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use instead of sweet potatoes?
You can substitute sweet potatoes with Yukon gold, russet, or baby potatoes.
Can I use uncooked chicken breasts instead of rotisserie chicken?
Yes! I left instructions in the recipe card on how to use raw chicken breast instead of rotisserie chicken.
Is it gluten-free?
This crustless chicken pot pie is 100% gluten-free. Just remember to use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Is crustless chicken pot pie healthy?
Yes, this crustless chicken pot pie recipe is healthy. It is nutritious and filling. It is loaded with fresh vegetables and packed with lean protein. There is no heavy cream or other dairy products in this recipe. Plus, it’s crustless, meaning there is no pie crust needed which makes this pot pie lower in carbs and healthier.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes! Substitute the butter with olive oil or vegan butter to make this crustless pot pie recipe dairy-free.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Absolutely! Crustless chicken pot pie is great for meal prep and can easily be made ahead of time. Just store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze it in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy, reheat in a large pot on medium-low on the stovetop.
Can I freeze chicken pot pie soup?
Yes! You can freeze chicken pot pie soup for up to 3 months. Make sure to store it in freezer-safe containers. When ready to enjoy it, defrost the pot pie overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium-low heat. You can also defrost the soup directly on the stovetop if you need it just takes longer.
How to store and reheat leftovers:
Storing: Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 – 5 days.
Reheating: For best results, reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warm. If you are in a rush, you can also reheat it in the microwave.30-second increments. I recommend covering your bowl with a damp paper towel.
If you love this recipe, try these next!
- Sweet Potato Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
- Turkey Lentil Soup
- Goat Cheese & Pesto Crusted Chicken
- Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
- Healthy Chicken Chili
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Crustless Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 1 – 2 tbsp butter, I like unsalted
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced into coins
- 2 large celery sticks, sliced (about ½ cup)
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour, (gluten-free flour if needed)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup milk, I used skim (2% and whole work too)
- 1 ½ cups sweet potatoes (1 medium) or Yukon potatoes (~1 lb), cut into small bite-sized cubes
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 – 2 tbsp fresh thyme, or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3 – 4 cups cooked shredded chicken, I love using rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 – 4 cups baby spinach, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven or pot, heat butter over medium-low. When melted, add chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 6 – 8 minutes until soft and wilted. Stir every minute or so. In the last 30 seconds, add the minced garlic and stir to combine.
- Add the flour and mix until all the vegetables are coated. Let it “cook” for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken stock, milk, sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15 – 20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir every 4 minutes or so to ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Add the cooked shredded chicken, frozen peas, parsley, and optional spinach. Let everything simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Carefully taste test and adjust seasoning to your liking.
- Remove from heat and serve with a homemade biscuit (try these almond milk biscuits or these air fryer biscuits), garlic bread, or a buttery toasted piece of bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cut up 2 chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces.
- Add them to the heated pan between step #1 and step #2.
- Cook for 6 – 7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add in the flour and continue with the recipe.
Nutrition
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