If you want comfort foods, look no further than this Keto Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie Recipe! This will totally wow your family, and will satisfy your cravings. So much flavor and so easy to make!
Keto Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Yesterday was a dreary day around here. It was rainy and all I wanted for dinner was some kind of comfort food. I had attempted a Keto Chicken Pot Pie a couple of weeks ago, but the crust just didn’t turn out as I had hoped. I had spread it out like you would a normal chicken pot pie, but coconut flour is extremely absorbent so it dried out the filling. As a blogger sometimes we create recipes multiple times to get it just right. So, last night was Keto Chicken Pot Pie take two.
Instead of spreading out the crust I carefully dolloped it on top by spoonfuls so that it wouldn’t absorb too much of the filling. I only included a half of a cup of mixed veggies so that it would feel like chicken pot pie; however, you could substitute with green beans or asparagus to further reduce the carb content. Nevertheless, we think it turned out yummy!
Tips for Making Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie
If you have time to cook chicken in the slow cooker, you could use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. I personally love finishing off this Keto Chicken Pot Pie in a cast iron skillet. I don’t know if it’s just because I’m a southern girl but I think cast iron makes it so much more flavorful. My entire family thought it was delish! My two year old loved her chicken and biscuits and kept asking for more green balls (peas).
If you are just getting started following a keto diet and would like more information, there are tons of fantastic resources. Amazon has several excellent books you may want to check out here.
How to Make the Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie
I’ve included several pictures below as a step by step tutorial that might be helpful. Be sure to scroll below the pics for the printable version of the recipe.
I love using my slow cooker or Instant Pot for making the chicken in advance. You can always grab a rotisserie chicken if you prefer. Both are great options for this recipe.
Since I use such a small amount of mixed vegetables in this recipe, the carb count is minimal when spread out over portions. You could always sub in other lower carb vegetables if you prefer.
The rich sauce is what brings the most flavor, and this is super easy to make when loaded with butter and spices.
Forming the crust worked best when I just dropped it onto the top of the other ingredients rather than rolling it out like a more traditional pie crust.
The shredded cheese in this crust adds great flavor, but also allows for that perfect browning you want on the top of your crust.
More Keto Recipes
If you aren’t already following my Easy Keto/Low Carb Recipe Page on Facebook where I post all my new recipes, you can join here and follow me on Pinterest here. For more of our great recipes, check out my Keto Recipe Index. Below are my favorite chicken recipes you’ll love!
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken with Bacon
- Cheesy Ranch Chicken & Broccoli
- Keto BBQ Chicken Casserole
- Low Carb Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
- Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet
- Keto Baked Chicken Fajitas
- Low Carb Chicken Casserole
Keto Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
For the Chicken Pot Pie Filling:
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 cup mixed veggies could also substitute green beans or broccoli
- 1/4 small onion diced
- 1/4 tsp pink salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/4 tsp rosemary
- pinch thyme
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken diced
- 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum
For the crust:
- 4 1/2 tablespoons of butter melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons full fat sour cream
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/3 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella shredded
Instructions
- Cook 1 to 1 1/2 lbs chicken in the slow cooker for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Sautee onion, mixed veggies, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in 2 tablespoons butter in an oven safe skillet for approx 5 min or until onions are translucent.
- Add heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, poultry seasoning, thyme, and rosemary.
- Sprinkle Xanthan Gum on top and simmer for 5 minutes so that the sauce thickens. Make sure to simmer covered as the liquid will evaporate otherwise. You need a lot of liquid for this recipe, otherwise, it will be dry.
- Add diced chicken.
- Make the breading by combining melted butter (I cool mine by popping the bowl in the fridge for 5 min), eggs, salt, and sour cream in a bowl then whisk together.
- Add coconut flour and baking powder to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Stir in cheese.
- Drop batter by dollops on top of the chicken pot pie. Do not spread it out, as the coconut flour will absorb too much of the liquid.
- Bake in a 400-degree oven for 15-20 min.
- Set oven to broil and move chicken pot pie to top shelf. Broil for 1-2 minutes until bread topping is nicely browned. Sprinkle a little dried parsley on top if desired.
Nutrition
Josephine Hernandez says
Can I substitute the coconut flour for almond flour?
Kasey says
You could but I don’t know how much as it is not a 1:1 substitution. My daughter is allergic to almonds so I’ve never used it.
Cristina says
I was wondering the same thing as I am not a coconut flour fan. A google search said it’s about a 1:4 ratio, so 1 cup of almond flour for every 1/4 cup coconut. Did you try using almond flour? I’m dying for “bread”.
Kasey says
Thanks so much for the info!
Tara says
I have used almond flour to make bagels, it’s very good.
Deb says
Did the almond flour work?
I’m craving crust of some kind
Susan says
I used 1/4 Tova Carbquik Flour, reducing the overall net carbs for the dish. And it worked perfectly. My husband loved it, and he’s been my biggest hurdle in trying to eat more Keto, low carb meals.
Kasey says
Great! So glad you both loved it.
Laura says
I did and it was great!! Im not too into the sweetness of the coconut flour with dinner. Lol. I used more almond flour, about 1/4 cup more. It was great!
Kasey says
Glad you loved it and almond flour worked.
Regina says
Is it possible to use califlower for the crust????
Diane says
So how much total almond flour would you say you used?
Kasey says
4x as much
Kandacekidd says
The nutrient facts are for how big a serving?
Kasey says
The number of servings is listed on the recipe card. I just divide it evenly.
Laura says
Has anyone tried this with almond flour? How did it come out?
Amber Coxfield says
Thank goodness recipes without almond flour. I am allergic to nuts.
Kasey says
My daughter is allergic to almonds so I only use coconut flour in recipes that she will be eating. 🙂
Sally says
Is coconut flour easy to find?
Kasey says
Yes, I bought mine at Walmart but Amazon carries it as well if you can’t find it locally.
Michelle Duquette says
Hi, everyone, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I have epilepsy and I am just a beginner at the keto diet, but I had no problem at all finding the coconut flour at my local super market!!
Only problem was the price.
I am not used to buying expensive flour at eight bucks a pop!!???✝️⚜️
Kasey says
Merry Christmas to you as well! Yes, it is expensive. Thankfully, you will only need 1/4 as much of it in recipes as you would regular flour so at least you don’t use much.
Chris says
How many servings is the recipe divided into?
Kasey says
It is divided into 8 equal servings.
Carla says
Why is the serving size?
Kasey says
I did not measure. I just divided it into 8 equal servings.
kim says
Made this tonight- it is quite good. I found the sauce a bit watery so I took off the biscuit and poured off the sauce and added two egg yolks to thicken the sauce. I worked perfectly. Overall a very good dish thanks.
Kasey says
Great idea! Glad you enjoyed it.
Emma Lea says
I love your recipes. I am a big fan of coconut flour and believe it takes a talented mind to create these recipes. Coconut is harder to work with but imo it’s a better option because it has a higher fiber content bringing down the carb count and it is seldom a source of inflammation. You go girl! I try all your recipes. Thanks to you I am inspired to be super creative while maintaining my keto WOE.
Kasey says
Thanks so much! I appreciate your words of kindness and support! My daughter is a allergic to almonds so coconut flour is the only flour I have used since starting this WOE. So glad you are enjoying my recipes.
Rainey says
Coconut flour is also cheaper!
Terri says
This was great. Loved the coconut flour. Might Try a little xanthan gum to thicken the chicken broth. I’ve been so hungry for chicken pot pie thanks for the recipe.
Kasey says
Great idea! I’ve been meaning to purchase some so I could try it too.
Melissa says
Start with an 1/8-1/4 t for the whole recipe. Sprinkle super lightly on the surface and whisk in. If you get too much or just dump it won’t distribute properly and you’ll have slimy sauce.
Carly peterson says
Thanks for sharing this. I’m trying tonight with xanthum gum
Kasey says
Awesome! I hope you loved it.
Kate says
I lost my post, but it may show up?? Fabulous dinner Kasey. Thank you.
I was going to add a picture, but I don’t see how. Oh well. It looked much like yours??
I want to try the biscuits on a cookie sheet, so they stay dry on the bottom.
Kasey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
Bayley says
Has anyone tried prepping and freezing this??
Kasey says
I’m not sure how well it would freeze. I haven’t tried.
Anita says
Did you have success freezing this dish Bayley? I wanted to freeze individual portions and wonder would it work best to freeze before the last step of baking the biscuits. Hmmm…..I’ll try both options and report back which I prefer. I cooked this dish a few weeks ago and it was loved by my whole family.
Kasey says
Hi! I’m so glad your entire family loved it. I’ve never tried freezing it so I’m not sure. I look forward to hearing your feedback.
Dan says
What happened when you freezed it? 🙂 How long did it keep for?
Chasity says
How much is a serving for this? I’m trying to put it in myfitnesspal as well.
Kasey says
I didn’t measure, I just divided it into equal sized servings.
Robin says
How many equal size servings?
Michelle says
Loved this recipe. I like Terri’s idea about xantham. Will definitely try the next time I make this dish.
Jessica says
This was so good! We’ve been missing biscuits and this hit the spot.
Angie McDaniel says
This was really really good! 🙂 Any suggestions on storing leftovers?
Kasey says
I just put mine in the fridge in a rubbermaid dish if we have any left over.
Brent says
What did you do for serving sizes for your nutritional info?
Kasey says
I just divided it into equal sized servings, but I didn’t measure.
MARCELA Martini says
I made it today and it was awesome. I’m trying to convince my husband to eat low carb and his fav dish is chicken pot pie, and this here hit a home run! Thank you!
Kasey says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Victoria says
Are the biscuits usually moist? I wasn’t sure if they were because of the sour cream and liquid so I popped it back in the oven a little longer. I’m pregnant so I didn’t want to take any chances. LOL ?
Kasey says
They must not have been done yet as I don’t think they are usually moist. Congrats on your pregnancy.
Debbie says
Hi There,
Do you think a basic gluten free 1-1 flour blend would work instead of the coconut flour? I have that on hand.
Thank you!
Kasey says
I’ve never used it so I can’t say for sure. It’s worth a try.
Nicole says
Which mixed vegetables did you use to get the nutrient information? His looks delicious but concerned about adding hidden carbs in the “mixed vegetables” that often contain carrots, peas and potatoes!
Kasey says
I used a standard mixed veggie mixture that contained carrots and peas. I only used 1/2 cup in the entire recipe just to give it color and to make me feel like it was real chicken pot pie. It wasn’t enough to add a significant amount of carbs, but you could add whatever veggies you wanted.
Anne says
I am fairly new to the keto lifestyle. Still have not figured out what works as a thickener for gravies. Do you think Chia seeds or Gelatin could work?
Kasey says
I’ve only used Xanthan Gum to thicken and it works well.
Karen Mayhew says
I made this for dinner last night, and it was absolutely wonderful! Thank you!
Kasey says
Awesome!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Ashly says
Made this tonight for my family. It was so delicious and satisfying. my husband said, “please put this on the weekly rotation!” Thanks so much for doing the hard work and sharing with all of us!!!
Krysta says
Did you cube the chicken before it after cooking it? Sorry if this is a daft question…
Kasey says
You could do either.
Cassy says
How do you cook the chicken in the crockpot?
Kasey says
Cover with chicken broth and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
Lisa says
Is Chicken/beef broth keto friendly?
Kasey says
yes
Suzanne says
Read your labels many have sugar in them which makes it not keto. But you can find a few that don’t. Usually orgaboc bone broth is a better option
Lisa says
I made this last night (followed to the letter) for the family and it was a winner. It will be added to the rotation! Thank you for this recipe.
Kasey says
Awesome! I’m so glad you all enjoyed it.
Lisa says
I made this and it was super yummy. I put the recipe into my “lose it” app and it was telling me that each serving is about 447 calories ? seems pretty off from the nutritional value posted with this recipe above. Not really sure what to go off of
Kasey says
I have no idea why the nutritional info may vary from app to app. I would personally use the info from whatever app you are using to track your macros.
Susan says
What size skillet??? There are many sizes of cast iron skillets and I fear grandma’s intruder clobberer may be too big… Please be specific. So important!
Kasey says
I think it’s probably a 10″ skillet.
Tracy says
Do you cover the pan while in the oven?
Kasey says
I did not.
Jaine says
One T of coconut flour made 90 second bread inedible for me. Such strong flavor which I can’t stand. The only way I like coconut is in Mounds or Almond Joy. I love Better Tan Mounds Fat Bombs! Thank you for the almond flour substitution!
Kasey says
Sure!
Erin says
Jaine, I didn’t see an almond flour substitution (I’m not a fan of cooking savory meals with coconut flour.) Can you tell me what measurement of almond flour you used?
Alan says
I used the recipie exactly but substituted 1 1/4 cup almond flour for the coconut flour and it turned out great
Kasey says
Awesome! Glad you liked it!!
Kasey says
Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it!!
Judy says
I tried this recipe tonight. It was very runny when I pulled it out of the oven. I let it set for 10 minutes, like I do for most casseroles. This helped it thicken some what. Next time I make this I will try the xanthan gum like Melissa posted in her comments. Never heard of that before, but I think this product will come in handy for other recipes! I also used leftover turkey and broccoli and it was delicious!
Kasey says
Yes! Xanthan Gum is fantastic. I’m updating the recipe to include Xanthan Gum now that I’ve had experience using it.
Tara says
How much xanthan gum would you use?
Kasey says
I’d start with 1/4 tsp. A little goes a long way.
Pat says
A little note about xanthum gum. Dispense from a small salt shaker and it won’t clump. Makes wonderful gravy.
Kasey says
Thanks for the tip!
Lerah99 says
How well does this reheat?
I’m thinking of making it and then taking the leftovers into work for lunch.
Does this reheat in the microwave ok?
Kasey says
Yes! It reheats great! I always eat the leftovers for lunch.
Brenda M says
Just made this and it was delicious! Even my husband liked it! Will definitely make it again!
Kasey says
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed it.
Alex says
Wow this was amazing! I loosely followed the structure of the recipe based on what I had in the house- i didn’t use sour cream or the x ingredient lol and it was fine! I used almond flour, beef broth, turkey, broccoli, tons of spinach and peas. ITS SOOOO GOOOOOD! That crust tastes like real pot pie crust I can’t believe it!! Most keto recipes I like but probably wouldn’t share with dinner guests. This was a game changer! I can’t wait to share!!
Kasey says
I’m so glad you loved it! You have made my day! Thank you.
Alison says
Hi wondered how much almond flour you used for the recipe.
Kasey says
I only use coconut flour in this recipe.
Dwanya Baldwin says
I made this almond flour and we used two cans of canned chicken instead! It was DELICOUS!! I did not have Thyme nor poultry season so right before I dolloped the crust on, I sprinkled salt and pepper over the chicken and veggies.
Kasey says
Perfect! So glad you loved it!
April Holt says
I used 3/4 cup of Almond flour and it worked perfectly.
Kasey says
Awesome!
Janice says
What is the nutritional count on this chicken pot pie?
Kasey says
The nutritional information is included in the post below the recipe box.
Nichole says
So amazing! Total hit!
Kasey says
Yay! GLad you loved it!
Dianna Goodwin says
I made this for my husband’s birthday dinner. He loved it. Thank you for sharing.
Kasey says
Fantastic! I’m so glad he loved it!
Jill says
Made this recipe last night and it was delicious! Used Costco rotisserie chicken, asparagus, and a couple ribs of celery. It was perfect, my husband kept going back for seconds. Thank you for the awesome recipe!
Kasey says
Yay! SO glad you loved it. You are very welcome.
Andrea says
Do you have the nutrient breakdown somewhere for this recipe? Btw I’ve made this 3 times in the last month and we love it!
Kasey says
That information is provided right below the recipe box. So glad you loved it.
Adella says
Did I miss the instructions for the crust? I am new to Keto and this is one of my husbands favorite dish.
Kasey says
The instructions are included in the recipe box for both the filling and the crust.
Darlene Castor says
What does #11 say?
Mine shows
Kasey says
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
Erica says
Is there a substitute for xanthan gum? I can’t seem to find it?
Kasey says
I haven’t used anything else you may be able to boil it a little longer and cook it down some, but you’ll want to leave some liquid since the coconut flour is so absorbent.
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Kasey says
I would think the same as any other casserole. I don’t personally eat leftover after 3 or 4 days.
Lexy says
Have you ever used coconut cream instead of the heavy cream? I don’t drink milk so just curious…
Kasey says
I have not.
Paco says
Made this tonite and really, enjoyed it. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish pretty simple to prepare. Great flavor…..loved the crust. Thanks for creating and sharing!
Kasey says
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it.
Rob says
Just currious but why do you use xanthan gum rather than a more traditional corn starch or even chick pea flour (which we used today)
PS awesome recipe ummmm
Kasey says
Those ingredients that you mentioned are not keto friendly.
Michelle says
My “dough” was very runny..ugh! I added more coconut flour but it’s not looking like it will rise at all….hoping for the best!
Kasey says
Keto flours don’t really rise very much. I am glad to see in your other comment that the liquid did absorb and that you loved it.
Michelle says
Did not look like the picture but it was so YUMMY! I’m going to make this again, definitely. The “dough” did absorb some of the liquid, so I may double the sauce next time.
thank you for this wonderful recipe!
Kasey says
Glad you loved it! You are so very welcome.
Kathy says
I just made this recipe, it is the bomb !
Kasey says
Awesome!! Glad you like it!
Curtis Scott says
Made this recipe and it was amazing. I made it again today, except made it beef and added curry and chili spices as well. It tastes better than any pot pie I have ever eaten! Thanks for the recipe!
Kasey says
Wow! That is incredible. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. So glad you enjoyed it.
Nicole says
Can I make this ahead and just wait to do the crust when we are ready to eat it?
Von says
What is sprinkled on top?
Kasey says
Parsley and parika – it makes a much better picture.
Linda Breve says
Oh my goodness, this is perfect! So delicious and filling. Only substitution I made was greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Kasey says
Awesome! So glad you loved it.
Heather says
Do you cook the chicken by itself In the instapot or did you put liquid in it?
Kasey says
I cook my chicken in the crockpot usually with a little chicken broth.
Brittany says
Thank you so much for this recipe. Made it for myself and my husband yesterday and it was phenomenal! Definitely doesnt taste low carb! My hubby actually prefers this crust to a regular crust. For those concerned about using coconut flour, I promise you really dont taste it at all. Definitely a keeper!!
Kasey says
Wow! So glad you loved it! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know.
Jen says
Thanks for such a great recipe! I was able to throw it together with some of the leftovers after making a turkey for Christmas. It looked and tasted amazing.
Kasey says
Perfect! So glad you loved it!
Lucile says
Nice post. I was checking constantly this blog and I am
impressed! Very helpful information particularly the
last part 🙂 I care for such information a lot.
I was looking for this particular info for a very
long time. Thank you and good luck.
Kasey says
Glad to help!
Jessica says
Have you tried to make this as a make ahead freezer meal? If so, any idea on how to do the reheat part?
Kasey says
No, I have not.
Keri F says
Delicious and did not disappoint!
Kasey says
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it!
Alysha says
I just made this for dinner. I used a rotisserie chicken because I was short on time. It was delicious and I loved the coconut flour. This was my first time using coconut flour so thank you for giving me something new to try.
Kasey says
Yay! So glad you loved it!
Christy says
This was delicious! My entire family liked it and I have some super picky eaters. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Kasey says
Awesome! So glad you all loved it.
Misty says
I made your keto southern biscuits and I’m not sure if I didn’t let my butter cool enough but it tasted very eggy after it was done. I noticed the crust here is the same ingredients. Do you think that might have been why? The center did not seem to want to get done but the outside was great.
Kasey says
I’m not sure exactly what happened. Mine are always done in the center. They are a different texture than regular biscuits since they don’t contain white fluffy flour or gluten.
Chad says
Made it looks delicious. How do I show a picture ?
Kasey says
Hmmmmm….it might not let you post an image in comments.
Karen says
Absolutely fantastic! Closest to “real food” we’ve had in a while- my husband.
We loved this meal! Thank you so much for sharing!
Kasey says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!
Wendilea says
Do you cover pot when baking?
Kasey says
I did not, but if you find it browning too quickly you can cover with foil since each oven bakes differently.
Sally says
Mines in the oven. I’m using arrowroot powder for thickening. Fingers crossed?
Kasey says
Let me know how it turned out!
Chelsea says
I made it, but used flaxseed meal instead of coconut flour, and they tasted fantastic! Will make this again.
Kasey says
Awesome. Glad you liked it!
Kirsten says
We loved this! my kids (6 and 3) even helped to make it. Thank you so much! I will definitely make this again!
Kasey says
Glad y’all enjoyed!!
Deborah McCord says
mixed veggies including corn is not keto
Kasey says
Yes, that it why I noted in the post that you can sub out the mixed veggies for other veggies such as green beans, broccoli etc. It’s only a 1/2 cup of mixed veggies so over 8 servings it would literally equal one tablespoon. I’m personally okay with that, but for those that aren’t the suggestion to add other veggies would be a good choice.