How to Reheat Chicken Pot Pie

The party you hosted was done already and after looking at the fridge, you noticed that you still have a chicken pot pie. In this article, you will learn how to reheat a chicken pot pie using the top methods of 2024.

Follow our methods so you do not get a soggy pie and enjoy your next dinner!  Furthermore, you will learn each step in detail so you can apply it to any other pie dish.

The Top Methods for Reheating Chicken Pot Pies:

  1. Microwave
  2. Oven
  3. Stovetop
  4. Toaster Oven

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How to Use a Stovetop to Reheat Chicken Pot Pie

When you want to reheat your chicken pot pie using a stove, you only need a pan that can fit your pie.

Step by Step Method for Reheating Chicken Pot Pies on A Stovetop

  1. Warm The Skillet, you need to warm up the pan or skillet by using medium-high heat.
  2. Portion the pie into single serving sizes to reheat them evenly.
  3. Warm-up each side of the pie for 4-5 minutes being careful not to burn
  4. Check the internal pie temperature is heated to a safe temperature (165 F) – if not repeat
  5. Until you’re satisfied with the texture or aroma of the pie

In addition, using the stovetop method you get a nice crispy base plus it will taste just as good as your grandma’s homemade chicken pot pie.

How to Reheat Chicken Pot Pie in Oven

Reheat chicken pot pie in convection oven – Using an oven at home is reheat your chicken pot pie is one of the best methods to enjoy a leftover chicken pot pie.  In addition, the bottom crust will not be soggy. 

The oven method is best for reheating a complete chicken pot pie since it heats evenly especially if it is a convection oven.

Step by Step Method for Reheating Chicken Pot Pies in an Oven

  1. Start by Preheating the Oven – 320 F
  2. I like crunchy crusts, but if you do not – cover the edge of the pie crust using aluminum foil to protect them
  3. Put it on a baking tray with parchment paper on the tray and heat for 20 minutes
  4. Check the filling in the middle is at 165F or greater – If not
  5. Put back in for 5-10 minutes and recheck
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How to Reheat Chicken Pot Pie in Microwave

The quickest way to reheat a chicken pot pie or pieces of it is to use a microwave. This works well because it does not take long to cook the pie. However, this method can be easy it is prone to causing a soggy or soft pie. It will be hot however quickly.  The microwave method of reheating a chicken pot pie works best with slices of pie – rather than heating a whole pie. This is because microwaves typically do not heat a large pie evenly.

Step by Steps for Reheating Chicken Pie in Microwave

  1. Start by putting a piece of pie on a microwave dish that is safe
  2. Put a cup (microwave safe) of water partially full also into the microwave
  3. Place the pie inside the microwave
  4. Heat on medium for 1 minute (depends on the size of pie and power of microwave)
  5. check the internal pie filling temperature is 165F or above if not then put back
  6. reheat on high for 15 seconds and check again – repeat if necessary

Let the pie stand for 60 seconds then serve.

How to Reheat a Chicken Pot Pie in Toaster Oven

A toaster oven is one of the best ways to reheat a chicken pie. You can easily reheat a whole pie inside toaster oven. It is also great for warming pies that are frozen or even single slices. I love my toaster oven because it has many settings including defrosting and reheating. It is also very economical compared to heating a full-size oven.

Step by Steps For Reheating Chicken Pot Pies Using A Toaster Oven

  1. Start by preheating your toaster oven to 350 F
  2. Put your pie in the center rack of toaster oven (use a tray with parchment paper)
  3. Check the filling in the middle is at 165F or greater – If not
  4. Put back in for 5-10 minutes and recheck

 A toaster oven will make the top of the pie crispy but it may leave the top a little dry.

If you want to crisp up the bottom of the pie more, place another sheet of parchment paper over the pie and bake for 10 additional minutes.

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What Is a Good Side for Chicken Pot Pie?

To balance the savory flavors of the chicken pot pie, you can throw in some vegetables on the side to freshen up the whole meal. You can cut some asparagus, carrots, beets, olives, and lettuces to add tanginess to your pie. Another side dish that you can easily make is mashed potatoes. You can never go wrong with delicious and soft mashed potatoes with gravy, of course!

Can Frozen Chicken Pot Pie Go Bad?

Yes, it can eventually go bad, however, it is more likely to develop freezer burn and spoil that way in a freezer rather than grow bacteria in a freezer.

When you freeze chicken pot pies properly, they can last for four (4) months at maximum. 

What’s the Difference Between Chicken Pie and Chicken Pot Pie?

The difference between a chicken pie and a chicken pot pie is that a pot pie has lots of vegetables and may only have a pastry topping.

Whereas chicken pie vs chicken pot pie a Chicken pie is a traditional pie that has a pastry jacket and the filling inside. in addition a Chicken pot pie is a variation of chicken pie where the filling contains both meat and vegetables but is backed in a small pot or even a large ramekin.

How Do You Reheat a Chicken Pot Pie without Drying It Out

A chicken pot pie can be made from scratch, but sometimes when you reheat it, it dries out. To avoid this, add some water to the mix. In an oven, you can also cover the top of the pie with parchment paper of aluminum foil, at least for half of the reheating process. This way, you don’t have to worry about it getting too dry.

Can You Reheat a Cooked Chicken Pie?

Yes, use one of our top methods for 2024 outlined above

How do you reheat Costco chicken pot pie

A cold Costco pie may be reheated in an oven by

  1. preheat your oven to 375 F
  2. Put the Costco pie on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
  3. Place it in the center rack of the oven
  4. Heat for 25- 30 minutes
  5. Check the filling in the middle is at 165F or greater – If not
  6. Put back in for 5-10 minutes and recheck

How Do You Reheat KFC Chicken Pot Pie

Yes you can use the oven method above to reheat a KFC Chicken Pot Pie

How Do You Reheat a Whole Foods Chicken Pot Pie

Wholefoods pies are one of the nicest and tastiest chicken pot pies around. They come frozen and if you’re lucky enough to find them fresh, then you’ll know what we mean. But if you do not, just follow these steps:

  1. Preheat your oven – 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Put the Wholefoods pie on a baking tray covered with parchment paper
  3. Place it in the center rack of the oven then bake for 25- 30 minutes
  4. Check the pie filling is at 165F or greater – If not
  5. Put back in for 5-10 minutes and recheck