This low carb chicken pot pie recipe has all the warm, comforting flavors of a classic version, while still being keto-friendly and gluten free. Rich and creamy pot pie filling, loaded with chicken, carrots, peas, celery, onions, and garlic, topped with a golden brown, flaky crust. It is low carb comfort food at its finest!
Ingredient Notes
Ingredients in Keto Pot Pie
Step by Step Instructions
How to make the best low carb chicken pot pie recipe
STEP 1: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
STEP 2: Once the butter has melted, add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, and a little salt and pepper to the pan. Next, sauté the vegetables until they are crisp-tender.
STEP 3: Add the chicken to the pan and sauté until is is cooked through.
STEP 4: Add the heavy cream, chicken stock, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
STEP 5: Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
STEP 6: Mix in the cheese until it is melted into the sauce and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
STEP 7: Stir in the peas.
STEP 8: Divide the pot pie filling evenly between 4 mini pie pans. (This is the set that I have)
How to Make Keto Pot Pie Crust
STEP 9: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir to combine and microwave 1 additional minute.
STEP 10: Mix in almond flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, sea salt and black pepper. Mix the dough all ingredients are well combined. If the dough becomes stringy or the cheese is not quite melted enough, you can put it back in the microwave for another 30 seconds.
STEP 11: Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Spread the dough pieces out into large flat, even circles on parchment paper or a silpat. If it starts to get sticky, wet your hands a little bit to prevent it from sticking to you.
STEP 12: Top each mini pie pan with one with a piece of dough, folding it down around the edges. Cut slits in the center of the dough in the shape of an X, so that it can vent as it bakes. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Recipe tips and variations
Frequently Asked Questions
For a nut free version of fathead dough, you can substitute my Nut Free Keto Pizza Crust Recipe and partially bake it before applying it to the tops of the pot pies.
The beauty of making a pot pie is that there are really no rules when it comes to the protein and vegetable choices. You can add in any low carb vegetables you prefer. Some of my favorites are mushrooms, bell peppers, asparagus, broccoli, and cauliflower.
½ cup of peas has just 6 net carbs. ½ cup of chopped carrots has less that 5 net carbs. That's 11 carbs spread across 4 servings. I don't know about you, but it was never my love of vegetables that contributed to my weight struggles.
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Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 Pot Pies 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
The best Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie Recipe around! This low carb chicken pot pie recipe has all the warm, comforting flavors of a classic version, while still being keto-friendly and gluten free. Rich and creamy pot pie filling, loaded with chicken, carrots, peas, celery, onions, and garlic, topped with a golden brown, flaky crust. It is low carb comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
For the pot pie filling
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup sliced celery
- ½ cup chopped carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces chicken, cubed small (I get my organic, free-range chicken here)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup frozen peas
For the dough
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- ¾ cup blanched almond flour (I use this brand)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For the pot pie filling
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, and a little salt and pepper to the pan. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the chicken to the pan and sauté until is is cooked through.
- Add the heavy cream, chicken stock, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix in the cheese until melted and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
- Stir in the peas.
For the dough
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir to combine and microwave 1 additional minute.
- Mix in almond flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, sea salt and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. If if gets stringy or is not quite melted enough, put it back in for another 30 seconds.
- Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Spread the dough pieces out into large flat, even circles on parchment paper or a silpat. If it starts to get sticky, wet your hands a little bit to prevent it from sticking to you.
- Divide the pot pie filling between four mini pie pans or large oven safe ramekins.
- Top each one with a piece of dough, folding it down around the edges. Cut slits in the center of the dough in the shape of an X, so that it can vent as it bakes.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
- net carbs per serving: 9g
- Storage: Store the leftover low carb chicken pot pie in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: I recommend reheating in the oven or in an air fryer to help get the crust nice and crispy again.
- Change up the protein: You can also make a delicious low carb pot pie using turkey, beef, or even pork.
- Change up the veggies: To make this low carb pot pie even lower in carbs, try swapping out the veggies. Instead of peas and carrots, try broccoli and bell peppers, or maybe even mushrooms and cauliflower. Better yet, go nuts and use a combination of any of your favorite low carb vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pot Pie
- Calories: 661
- Fat: 57g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 43g
Robyn Y Hurst says
Great recipe! Even if the nutritional facts were wrong, which they weren't, every individual should do
their own calculations. I am 5'8, not active, 50 years old, and I weigh, 267lbs, down from 300lbs. Been keto-ing seriously for two weeks. I can eat 50-100 grams of carbs daily and lose 2 lbs every 3 days, no medical conditions, not on any meds. My point is: 20 grams was too low for me and I discovered I have a pretty decent carb tolerance and I am still losing the weight. An adult should know that if you are too scared to eat a 11 gram pot pie, that its not the author's fault that your carb tolerance is sensitive and choose another of her wonderful recipes that is lower in carbs and you create the 5 grams pot pie (put it online for free). We received this recipe for free! Do some of your own homework if you are that critical. Carry on Ms. Holley!
Michael says
This recipe is outstanding. The pot pie filling is absolutely excellent. The dough is very satisfying and easy enough to make. I would probably cut the dijon by half when making this again but that's personal preference.
Erica Beck says
Great recipe, have made it twice now. The crust also makes a really good thin crust for keto pizza!
Wendy says
Very good! I would make a little more crust because I didn’t have enough to cover the top.
Amber Roberts says
I did this with my husband's smoked pulled pork... unbelievable. The kids and us all loved it!
Rachel says
I make your recipes all the time and am a huge fan of your cookbooks. And when I find one of your recipes on Pinterest, I NEVER have to worry about tweaking the seasoning as you already have it down pact to my liking. Your story as well as your cooking is a huge inspiration. Whenever I decide to “create” a recipe, 99% of the time I’m following one of yours as a base. Also, thanks for sacrificing your own journey in order to make ours easier!
Fran says
I made this a couple weeks ago. It was delish! I will make a turkey version with the leftovers from thanksgiving dinner. Thanks for the great recipe!
Kim says
Really loved it! Added curry seasoning to the filling. A great variation on this wonderful recipe. The crust was very easy to make. Liked being able to just form it instead of rolling it out.
Raine says
Thank you for this amazing recipe and let me apologize for the rude non readers out there who want to complain and make accusations. You have taken the time to develop a wonderful alternative to a high carb favorite and I, for one, am grateful. I plan to sub orher veggies but no biggie. To the haters, I have a suggestion: if it doesn't fit your macros MOVE ON!
Echo says
Is there enough dough to properly encase all of the filling, from the bottom to sides to the top, or do I need to doible the dough to get that result?
Peace Love and Low Carb says
As written it is only for the top. To do a bottom layer, I would definitely double the dough recipe.