A comfort food classic, made vegan! Vegan Pot Pie is ready in about an hour, and makes a delicious main dish for any holiday. I suggest making the pie crusts ahead of time, or use store bought vegan pie crusts to make this even easier!
Long ago before my vegan days, I LOVED chicken pot pie. Actually, I’m not sure I ever had home cooked pot pie, but I frequently bought and ate the Marie Callender’s frozen mini pie. The flaky crust, the delicious filling, oh I loved it.
Well this Vegan Pot Pie is like a million times tastier than the one I used to eat! It’s total comfort food. Perfect for a holiday celebration, Sunday family dinner, a potluck or just a weekday! I’m making this as the main dish for Thanksgiving this year, in place of the usual Vegan Meatloaf (also an excellent and yummy choice!).
What is the “chicken” in vegan pot pie?
I used tofurky brand vegan chicken I found in the refrigerator section of my local store. It was delicious! You could also use seitan, or any other vegan “chicken” you can find. Baked tofu chunks also work well, or simply leave it out and use veggies and potatoes. It’s good either way!
How do you make Vegan Pot Pie?
First, make your pie crusts (or use store bought vegan crusts to make this recipe super simple!). You will need a double recipe.
Line a 9-inch pie pan/dish with one of the crusts, wrap one in plastic wrap and chill them both in the fridge while you make the filling.
Make the filling in a large skillet, then fill the pie crust with it. Roll out the other crust and carefully cover the pie with it. Trim the excess, and seal with your fingers or a fork. Bake for 45 minutes, cut and serve!
Can you freeze Vegan Pot Pie?
Yes, this pot pie freezes well. You can freeze slices of it, or the whole pie. Simply cook as instructed, then let it cool completely before freezing. I prefer freezing it in slices, as it’s much easier to re-heat for quick meals.
If you like this recipe, you might enjoy one of these as well:
Vegan Pot Pie
Ingredients
- Double Recipe Easy Vegan Pie Crust
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas)
- 1 large russet potato, chopped into small chunks
- 8 ounces vegan "chicken" or baked tofu, cut into chunks, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
For the Pie Crust
- Make a double recipe of Easy Vegan Pie Crust. Split the dough in half.
- Transfer half the pie crust dough to a 9-inch pie pan. Push it evenly into the pan, trim off any excess, and place in the fridge to cool while you make the filling.
- Wrap the other ball of pie crust dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge as well.
For the Filling
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onions and garlic and saute until onion is translucent, 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour, vegetable broth and unsweetened almond milk. Then add the mixed vegetables, potato and vegan chicken or tofu, if using. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
The Rest
- Pour the filling into the pie crust lined pan. Roll out the other pie crust on a lightly floured surface, and carefully cover the pie with it. Trim any overhang, and seal the edges with a fork or your fingers. Cut a few slits in the middle of the top crust.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Cut, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- May use my recipe for Easy Pie Crust (double recipe), or use store bought vegan crusts.
- I used tofurky brand vegan chicken, but I also like using baked tofu. You may also use chopped seitan, or simply use the veggies and potatoes.
- Vegan Pot Pie freezes well. You can freeze slices, or the whole pie. Cool completely before freezing.
Hi Nora, My husband and I have been “healthy” vegans for 12 years. Believe it or not I had never made a pot pie! Lol….But have made many of your recipes and loved them! This recipe peaked my interest because I needed to use my extra pie crust from our Thanksgiving meal. Like another comment, I used cornstarch instead of flour. I also did your recipe of baked tofu and used it in the pie. Lots of compliments from my hubby! So it’s a keeper!
HI Tami. Glad you tried the pot pie! They are wonderfully comforting foods! Thanks for sharing your great review and cooking experience! I’m thrilled the pot pie was a hit with your hubby! Happy cooking!
I made this with a different crust recipe I’m used to. I didn’t have any baked tofu or vegan chicken, wish I did. The recipe was simple and good but was missing flavor. I added a little black pepper, thyme and basil. Also thought about nutritional yeast too. I think the tofu/vegan chicken would have made the difference.
I have made this pie many times – usually the star of our vegan Thanksgiving – and this year I am considering using Blackbird seitan in it (the BEST seitan on the market, imo). I was going to pre-cook the seitan to give it color and a bit of crisp before adding it to the filling. Do you think this is necessary? Or should I just chop up the seitan as is out of the package and add it in without a pre-browning? Thank you!
I’m so happy you enjoy the pot pie recipe! It’s one of my favorites. I haven’t heard of Blackbird seitan, but it sounds great. It’s a good idea to precook the seitan, but you don’t have to. It will probably taste a bit better if you do though. Hope it’s a hit this year!
Hi Nora,
Thank you so much for being such a fabulous vegan chef. Like others, who have posted comments, your site is my go to. Thank you for your dedication.
I made this pot pie for dinner the other night and my husband and I absolutely loved it!! So delicious. And like you, we used to love the Marie Callender’s pot pies. This recipe out does the store bought by far. I changed the recipe just a bit to accommodate my allergies. I used soy milk. And because I have to watch my flour/gluten intake, I used cornstarch for my thickener. I bought the Marie C. pie crust. And instead of using a crust top, I made it a “open” pie.
Thank you again for all your fabulous recipes.
Hi Eloise. I want you to know that your kind words are so encouraging, and I appreciate you! Thank you for your fantastic review and feedback, and for using my recipes! Wishing you lots of happy cooking!
Hi! Quick question… I’m VERY new to tofu. What kind should I buy and how do I bake it? Should it be prebaked or just baked with the pie? After reading all these comments, I’m really glad I stumbled upon this page! We are transitioning to whole food plant based and looking forward to the recipes.
Thank you!
I would recommend following this recipe for Crispy Baked Tofu, then adding it to the pot pie. It’s so good! You could even leave out the spices and keep it plain, but this is my favorite way to prepare tofu.
Made the recipe as written with store-bought crust, soy milk substitution, and Lightlife Smart Tenders for the chicken. Holy smokes, SOOO good. Ended up with extra filling, which is a bonus! Thanks for an incredible recipe! This one’s a keeper!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed it! Thank you for your wonderful review 🙂
Can you omit the potatoes ? I just ran out :/
You can, yes.
This is a great recipe and I use it as a base to take pot pies in all sorts of directions!
Thank you, Lee, for your great review! I’m so glad you are baking lots of unique pot pies! Happy cooking!
nora, anything i need to bake or make, your website is my first go-to. i seriously don’t know what id do without your recipes, especially this one. it’s soooo delicious and my absolute favorite thing to cook. i am only vegetarian currently after 6 years of being vegan and if i could eat this every day i’d go back to fully vegan. my meat eating boyfriend hates pot pie of any type but says this “is not that bad” lol and my unbelievably picky 1 year old will eat an entire bowl of this- fresh, leftovers or reheated from frozen. i just really hope you know how great of a cook you are!! now we are off to make some of your vegan chocolate chip cookies, my whole family’s absolute FAVORITE cookie ever. thank you nora!!!
Aww Macy, you are welcome! Your words are so encouraging! I’m thrilled you are loving my recipes! Thanks for your fabulous feedback and review!
I just want to say thank you so much Nora. I love this and all of your recipes. Most of them are simple, to the point and don’t require a lot of complicated ingredients like other sites. You’ve taken away so much of my frustration and made me and my family’s transition to veganism so much easier. THANK YOU! 🙂
This is so great to read, Angela! It makes my heart smile to know my recipes have made such a positive impact on your cooking experience and transition to eating vegan! Thanks for your terrific review and feedback! Happy cooking!
I second everything Angela wrote. Hands down my favorite “go to” vegan cooking site. It’s not just the recipes that gives it a 5 star. It’s the ease and creativity, the balanced meals and I love how you take pre-vegan cravings ” chicken pot pie” is an example and make it delicious.
Thank you from my family!
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That is so nice to hear, thank you for this comment! It’s feedback like this that keeps me going. 🙂
Hi Nora! Love all your food so much. Thank you for making this site and sharing all these amazing recipes! I adore your chik’n noodle soup, especially. 😋
I have a question for this recipe. I have 4 cast iron ramekins that measure roughly 4.5″ and would love to make this chicken pot pie in them! I understand I may have some left over due to the size, but am more concerned with baking time and temperature. I also understand that you’ve likely not made this recipe with these changes, so you don’t know for sure – but I would sincerely appreciate your insight and educated guess on potential adjustments, if you don’t mind. 😊 Two heads are better than one, haha. Thank you in advance!
Hi Lisa! Thanks for loving my recipes, I appreciate the feedback so much and it helps me keep going! 🙂 I’m sure the smaller ramekins would work but I haven’t tested this myself. I would have to guess at the time but I would use the same temperature. Perhaps 20-30 minutes? But watch them carefully. When the crust is golden and the filling is warm and bubbly, they will be done. Hope that helps somewhat!
Hey Nora! Just wanted to come back to let you know the smaller ramekins and this recipe turned out great! I was able to make 4 of them with the recipe, as is. You were right about the time, as well. 30 minutes was perfect! 🤌 I wish that I could upload a photo for you – because they looked so cute in their little cast iron holders! Thank you again for all your fantastic recipes. 😁
Hi Lisa. Thanks for getting back to me about the wonderful success of your small pot pies! A picture would be fun! Thanks for your wonderful feedback and information! Wishing you happy cooking!
I used the store bought pie crust and the directions said to cook for 13-16 mins. It burnt :/ Next time I am going cook the filling through prior to transferring to the oven with the store bought pie crust and cook to package instructions. Love the recipe!!
Can you use soy milk instead of almond milk?
Yes, no problem. Just make sure it’s unsweetened and not vanilla flavored or anything like that. Enjoy!
Great recipe. I tasted the sauce before baking and adjusted seasonings (extra garlic, herbs, fresh thyme, black pepper, rosemary). Used Better than Bouillon vegan seasoned veggie base for my broth. I always double the veggies in every recipe – this recipe tolerated that perfectly. With the extra veggies I had enough filling for two pies! This is a nice one. Thanks.
Hi Beatrice. You are welcome. I appreciate your great vote on the recipe! Glad you found just the right seasoning for your taste! Thank you for your great feedback and ideas! Happy cooking!
I have family coming in. Will this really feed 8 with one recipe, or should I double it? Also, I’m planning on freezing it uncooked in advance. Do I thaw before freezing? If so, do I thaw in fridge or on the counter, or will that matter?
Hi Claudia. Yes, this recipe does make 8 good size servings. You can cook it straight from the freezer, but the process will go faster if you let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake, cover the top with foil so the crust doesn’t burn and cook at 325-350 degrees F until warm in the middle. Take the foil off for a while towards the end, but make sure it doesn’t burn. I hope this helps!
LOVE THIS RECIPE!!! It is my go to dish when a big week is approaching.
If I cook it, then freeze it, do I pop it in the oven without thawing at the same temp and time? Maybe add aluminum foil for 15 min or so?
Thank you for your brilliance!
Your recipes have really taught me how to cook. 🙂
Wow, thank you! It’s so great you are enjoying cooking, and have found recipes you love! I appreciate you sharing your wonderful feedback!
I made three of these, one to eat and two to give for a meal train. If I freeze them after baking, what’s the best way to reheat them? The one we just ate was delicious. Thank you so much for the recipe and clear directions!
You are welcome, Marie! I’m thrilled you loved the pot pie! Thanks for your positive feedback! You can cook the pot pie from the freezer. The process will go faster if you let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake, cover the top with foil so the crust doesn’t burn and cook at 325-350 degrees F until warm in the middle. Take the foil off for a while towards the end, but make sure it doesn’t burn. I hope this helps!
Everytime I make this, everyone loves it! I used Gardein’s “chicken” strips (so yummy), found in the frozen aisle. I also brush melted vegan butter (Earth Balance) on top of the pie crust to give it a baked golden color.
That is awesome! Isn’t it fun to make a meal that everyone loves? Thanks for your wonderful feedback!
I’ve made this pot pie so many times and each time everyone loves it. For the “chicken” I use the Gardein chicken strips (so yummy) found in the frozen isle. I also brush melted vegan butter (Earth Balance) on top of the pie crust to give it a golden color.
Can you use GF flour for the filling? Thanks!!!
I think it will work fine. Thanks!
Oh my goodness! This pot pie is THE BEST!! It is so delicious and I make it all the time! The thing is, when you said to bake it for 45 minutes, the crust came out really burnt for me, and the filling wasn’t seasoned. So instead, I did 25 minutes, seasoned the filling, and it came out perfect. Thank you for sharing this recipe Nora!🤩
Planning to make this soon!!! What kind of seasoning would you recommend?
I think you should use seasoning salt and sazon. It makes the filling taste nice and seasoned!
How long to bake if using frozen pie crust along with refrigerated pie crust on top to seal the pie?
I think the bake time will be just about the same, you might need to add a few extra minutes. I haven’t made it using a frozen pie crust bottom, but that’s my guess.
Usually all your recipes turn out amazing but i really had to doctor this one up. It had no flavor. I added a ton of sage, thyme and oregano, salt and pepper and used soy curls as a chicken substitute. It’s still questionable but ready to go in the oven so we will see.
Made this with chickpeas instead of a chicken substitute (because I had a bunch in the fridge that needed to be used) and it was delicious! Thanks for always posting such great, accessible, easy to follow, delicious recipes! You’re the best! 🙂
Is baking time still the same if freezing ahead of time?
It will likely need a little bit of extra time in the oven if it’s been frozen. Perhaps an extra 15-20 minutes.
Hi Nora,
Do you have a version of this using a biscuit topping?
I have one quite similar using biscuits, yes! Biscuit Topped Chickpea Pot Pie.
Greetings, I use a lot of recipes from online, and yours are consistently the best, with instructions which are easy to follow. Thank You Nora!
Hi Walter. You wonderful feedback makes my heart happy! I am so glad you are enjoying my recipes, and love that you find them easy to follow! Thank you for sharing, and happy cooking!
Any tips on making this recipe in 6 inch pans?
You’ll likely end up with extra dough/filling if you use a smaller pie pan. Try baking it for about 22-30 minutes instead (you’ll know it’s ready when the crust is golden brown).
I had extra filling too, so I put it in a smaller casserole dish/loaf pan size & then used the crust trimmings to garnish the top. Nice to have an extra side of pot pie! Tasty recipe, Nora! Thank you.
You are so welcome! I’m glad you loved the pot pie, and love what you did with your extra filling! Thanks for your terrific feedback and ideas!