BAKED CHICKEN SALAD PIE is my absolute favorite comfort food recipe. Hot Chicken Salad baked into a flakey pie crust and covered with cheese…what could be better?! Our family LOVES this recipe!
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I love all of my mom’s home cooking…but I have a couple favorites. Some that never ever disappoint are her Creamy Chicken Soup, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Sherry Chicken. I literally crave them all the time. And then there is her Baked Chicken Salad Pie. A fun take on a classic recipe, it’s the ULTIMATE comfort food. You have to try it to know how great it is, and I hope you do IMMEDIATELY! It never lasts long when we make it, and it’s one of the recipes that’s made my Mom famous among my friends.
Mom adapted this recipe The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery in Kimmswick, MO (Missouri does have a few perks)…and it is one of my all-time favorite meals. Its cozy, hearty, and just feels like home. I have always loved chicken salad, its the perfect summer meal. In the winter, I cannot get enough of chicken salad baked into a creamy, delicious pie. Flaky pie crust, delicious chicken salad, cheese…so many of my favorites!
We love to use Trader Joe’s pie crust. Its just flakier and tastes just like homemade. If you want to make your own, check out my sister in law’s delicious homemade pie crust recipe. When I have time, that’s what I prefer to make, but in a pinch, pre-made pie crust is seriously good too!
This is my absolute favorite meal to eat on a chilly day, curled up under a blanket, watching reality tv! Ha…Pat hates my reality tv habit…but he loves this Chicken Salad Pie!
The filling also makes a killer dip. Just leave out the crust, bake, and serve with fresh veggies, pita chips, or bread. YUM.
I like to double the recipe and make both. One pie and one dip. You won’t regret it!
Hope you’re staying warm out there!! Enjoy :)
Ingredients
- 10 " unbaked pie crust Trader Joe's frozen pie crust is a favorite with this dish.
- 3 c cooked chicken diced. I use rotisserie chicken.
- 1/2 c slivered almonds toasted in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Watch closely.
- 1/2-1 c sweet yellow onion sauted in 1T olive oil & 1T butter until translucent.
- 1/2 c celery diced sauted with the onion until translucent.
- 2 T lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 c mayonnaise I use Hellmans
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup or celery soup
- 1 small can water chestnuts diced or sliced
- 1/2 t Parisien or Bonnes Herbs your favorite herb can be substituted.
- 1/2 t ground black pepper
- 1/4 t smoked paprika optional
- 1 1/2 c shredded cheese - divided in half. I use a cheddar and Gruyere combo.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the pie dough in a 10" pie plate.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with 3/4 c cheese. Mix well.
- Pour into the pie crust.
- Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, sprinkle the last 3/4 c cheese over the pie.
- Bake 10-15 minutes more. The pie should be set in the middle and crust golden brown.
- Take out of the oven and let the pie rest/cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Nutrition
Leida
The baked chicken salad went over very well last night at my house! For my small family, this recipe was enough to make an 8″ pie AND a small dip. I substituted organic cream of mushroom soup, then added 1 c of sliced mushrooms, Bragg’s Organic Herb Blend, sea salt & cayenne pepper, then garnished it with dried parsley. We LOVE it!
Thanks for sharing!
becky gall hardin
that is wonderful! I love your substitutions too…sounds delicious! thanks for letting us know you loved it :) :)
Terry
This sounds like a great recipe, the best new recipe I have seen for a long time!! (For me) CANNOT WAIT TO TRY IT!!!
becky gall hardin
yay! I hope you love it as much as we do :)
Katie
This looks delicious, I can’t wait to try it. I also LOVE the name of your website. It’s one of the cutest I’ve seen in awhile.
becky gall hardin
That is so sweet!! Thanks so much! So glad you stopped by, hope you love the Baked Chicken Salad Pie!
Liz
Thank you for the nice recipe.
becky gall hardin
You’re welcome!! Thanks for stopping by, hope you love the recipe!
Sherrie Boudinot
This was excellent!! Will definitely make again!
The Cookie Rookie
I’m so glad!!! Made my day! Thanks for stopping by Sherrie :)
Nancy K
Hi – Got here from a link at recipelion.com. Your dish looks delicous – I’ll make it as soon as we buy more chicken! I plan to use my homemade “cream of soup mix”, but pretty well follow the rest of your recipe. I always try to follow recipes the first time, then tweak if we want to add different items and herbs. Looking forward to making it this weekend.
Thanks for posting it – your picture makes it look appetizing. Good job!! :)
Becky Hardin
Hey Nancy, I’m so glad you found us! I love your substitution ideas, sounds delish!! Hope you love it :)
Patricia
Well, you got me with the Weimaraner who is ready to counter surf. I definitely have to try this one!
Becky Hardin
She’s the worst!! Everything on the counter is fair game. Hope you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for stopping by :)
Annie
I have made this recipe several times and each time I have had great reviews! This is a great and easily prepared recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Becky Hardin
It’s one of my very favorite recipes! Thanks for letting me know Annie, means a lot!
Belinda Williams
I make something very similar but without the cheese and I add a can of drained vegetables for my chicken pie. And I add a top pie crust. I use the two-pack of rolled dough. I use a quiche dish. Cut holes in top crust for steam while cooking. Very good!
Becky Hardin
That sounds delicious that way! Thanks for saying hi!
Kimetha
Chicken salad is one of my favorite dishes, but my hubby doesn’t care for it (at all). I think I will slip this in on him, call it cream of chicken pie, and see if he buys it.
thanks for recipe … it looks delicious
Becky Hardin
Let me know what he thinks!!!! I love your idea haha. Thanks for saying hi :)