Here's How To Reheat Chicken Pot Pie & Keep It Warm

Chicken pot pie is arguably many people’s favorite meal. It has a rich blend of vegetables and a flaky crust. The best way to enjoy it is while hot. However, it can be quite challenging to reheat leftovers. This is why I’ll show you how to reheat chicken pot pie (in the oven, microwave, and stove) and keep it warm! 🙂

How to reheat chicken pot pie without drying it out?

A freshly made chicken pot pie is stuffed with vegetables and has a flaky crust. Once it becomes cold and reintroduced to heat, the crispy texture wears off as the fillings heat up. If the crispy texture wears off completely, the chicken pot pie will go soggy.

There are three major appliances you can use to reheat chicken pot pie. These are an oven, a microwave, or a stove. Whichever method you choose, ensure the pie’s filling is completely heated before you serve the pie.

Using an oven

An oven is your best bet to achieve a near-perfect taste and texture. However, it takes more time and is not cost-effective, especially when you have a few leftovers.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 300°F

Your oven must be at a suitable temperature to reheat chicken pot pie without drying it out. The goal is to heat the inside and outside at about the same rate. Preheating the oven to 300°F is a good start.

A medium-high temperature is all you need. Reheating your chicken pot pie at a high temperature can cause the surface to burn without heating the inside.

Step 2: Set the pie in a baking pan and wrap the edges with aluminum foil

The key to maintaining the flaky texture of the pie is to cover the edges with aluminum foil. Place your pie in a baking tray and wrap the edges.

Put the baking pan containing the pie in the oven and allow it to heat up gradually. This way, your pie will turn out just right, and you can skip the part about cutting it into bits.

Step 3: Bake for about 20 minutes on your desired temperature

Getting the chicken pot pie hot takes about 15-20 minutes. But if you want it lukewarm or even hotter, you can adjust the temperature as desired. Sometimes, the time and baking temperature will be based on the size and quantity of the pie.

Keep an eye on the pie and check at 10-minute intervals. You do not want it to dry out or burn.

Step 4: Check the temperature

Use a thermometer if you are unsure about the internal temperature and wonder if it is hot enough.

Poke a thermometer into the pie and hold it for about 5 seconds. Aim for a temperature of about 165°F and above; anything less will not work.

Using a microwave

The microwave is the fastest way to reheat a chicken pot pie, but it is not the most effective.

Often, the crusty surface becomes a little soggy, while filling doesn’t heat up enough.

Follow these steps to reheat your chicken pot pie in a microwave.

Slice the crust on the top of the pie into smaller pieces or just poke it with the knife in several places. This will ensure that the temperature spreads more evenly.
Set the microwave at the minimum temperature and turn it on for about 1 minute.
Take the pie out and try to shake it a little bit, so the filling can mix. Alternatively, use the spoon to stir it.
Put the pie in the microwave for another minute.
Check the temperature of the filling. Reheat for an extra 30 seconds if it is not yet piping hot.
Once it is hot enough to your desire, take it out and serve.

Using a stove

The stove is not the most convenient way to reheat chicken pot pie, but it is effective. It is effort-consuming and ruins the look of the pie, but you have control over the temperature when you look on the bright side.

So, I don’t recommend using the stove to heat up your pie if you will serve it to guests, but feel free to do it when the serving appearance doesn’t matter that much.

Below are the steps to reheat your chicken pot pie using a stove.

Heat the skillet on medium-high heat.
Cut your pie into small sizes, and place them on a large skillet. Allow it to heat up.
Stir the chicken pot pie slices after 2 minutes and allow to heat for another 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
Continue to stir chicken pot pie until it becomes well heated.
Once it becomes hot enough for your liking, turn it over into a plate and serve hot.

How to keep chicken pot pie warm for hours?

One way to keep your chicken pot pie warm for a long time is to wrap it in aluminum foil, but note that the pie can easily become soggy—the foil traps heat and moisture, which can soften the outer crust.

Another way to keep your chicken pot pie warm is to place it on a warming tray. Ensure you take safety precautions, like wearing oven mitts, especially when transferring the pie.

The last way to keep the chicken pot pie warm is to leave it in the warm oven. This can be tricky because the heat can dry out the crust if you leave it for too long. So, try to leave it in the oven for no more than an hour.

Can you reheat chicken pot pie more than once?

You can reheat your pie more than once, but remember that you might not like the taste after the first reheating. However, you can still get a flavor close to the fresh flavor of a newly baked pie.

All you have to do is use any of the steps I mentioned above to reheat your chicken pot pie.

How to store chicken pot pie?

Depending on how long you intend to keep your chicken pot pie, you can store it in a fridge or freezer.

To store in the fridge, wrap the chicken pot pie in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate. Eat the pie within five days of storage.

If you want your pie to last longer, store it in a freezer. Cover the pie with thick aluminum foil or a freezer bag, then store in a freezer. Your pie should last for months.

How long does chicken pot pie last?

Your chicken pot pie should last up to ten hours at room temperature, giving you enough time to eat it.

You do not have to discard your leftover chicken pot pie immediately. In the fridge, it can last for about two to four days without going bad.

So, the next time you have leftovers, simply store them in the fridge. However, you should throw them out once they have been prepared for more than five days.

If you want your chicken pie to last even longer, store it in a freezer. Once frozen, chicken pot pie can last for about four to six months. However, you can still eat it after six months if you store it at a constant temperature of 0°F.