Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup: 309 Calories a Serving

There is a short list of recipes we come back to again and again, and crustless chicken pot pie soup sits near the top. This is the kind of cooking we believe in, nothing fussy, just a plate worth sitting down for.

This cozy and comforting crustless chicken pot pie soup is packed with protein and made with rotisserie chicken and sweet potatoes. It is perfect for a warm meal and is ready in under 30 minutes. This recipe comes together in about 30 minutes from start to finish, which is exactly why it keeps showing up on our table. Below you will find the full ingredient list, the exact method we use, and the small details that make this dish work every single time.

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Why You Will Love Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup

There are plenty of weeknight dinners out there. Here is why the recipe keeps winning in our kitchen.

• It actually fills you up. Provides a hearty dose of vegetables for added nutrition.
• Protein where you need it. Features protein-rich chicken for muscle support.
• It is genuinely good for you. Sweet potatoes offer a healthy source of complex carbohydrates.
• It just works. A comfort food classic that warms the soul.
• Dinner in about 30 minutes. Start to plate, including the prep.
• About 32 g of protein per serving. Enough to hold you until morning, not just until nine.

Ingredients You Will Need for Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Everything here is an everyday ingredient. This is the exact list we use for this one, measured the way we actually cook it.

Protein

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 3 to 4 cups cooked shredded chicken, I love using rotisserie chicken

Base

• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour or all purpose flour, gluten-free flour if needed

Dairy

• 1 to 2 tablespoon butter, I like unsalted
• 1 cup milk, I used skim, 2 percent and whole work too

Produce

• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, sliced into coins
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 to 4 cups baby spinach, chopped if desired

Seasoning

• 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 to 2 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Pantry

• 2 large celery sticks, sliced about 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes or Yukon potatoes cut into small bite sized cubes
• 1 cup frozen peas

A quick word on the parts that matter most in it:

• To 2 tablespoon butter, I like unsalted. It is an everyday ingredient doing quiet, useful work here.
• Small yellow onion. Let it soften slowly rather than rushing it. Burnt garlic turns bitter and there is no fixing it.
• Large carrots. It is an everyday ingredient doing quiet, useful work here.

Prefer metric? The recipe card below switches every amount over for you.

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How to Make Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Here is exactly how we make the dish: about 5 minutes of prep and roughly 25 minutes of cooking.

What you need: Large Pot, Oven.

1. In a large dutch oven or pot, heat butter over medium-low. When melted, add chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and wilted. Stir every minute or so. In the last 30 seconds, add the minced garlic and stir to combine.
2. Add the flour and mix until all the vegetables are coated. Let it cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken stock, milk, sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender. Stir every 4 minutes or so to ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pot.
4. Add the cooked shredded chicken, frozen peas, parsley, and optional spinach. Let everything simmer for 5 more minutes.
5. Carefully taste test and adjust seasoning to your liking.
6. Remove from heat and serve with a homemade biscuit, garlic bread, or a buttery toasted piece of bread.

That is the whole method. Nothing here needs special technique, just a little attention at the right moments.

Tips for the Best Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup

None of this is complicated, but these are the small habits that separate a good plate of this recipe from a great one.

• Taste and adjust the salt at the end. Simmering concentrates everything, so season last.
• Simmer gently instead of boiling hard. A rolling boil can toughen the meat and cloud the broth.
• If it thickens too much as it sits, loosen it with a splash of broth when you reheat. If it thickens too much as it sits, loosen it with a splash of broth when you reheat.
• Read the steps once before you start. Knowing what is coming makes the whole thing calmer.
• Have everything measured and within reach before the heat goes on. Have everything measured and within reach before the heat goes on.

Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning at the end rather than the beginning. This dish rewards a little attention right at the finish.

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Variations and Add Ins

Crustless chicken pot pie soup takes changes well, so treat the recipe above as a starting point rather than a set of rules. These are the swaps we come back to most often.

• Swap the cut. Boneless thighs stay juicier than breasts and work here with no other changes.
• Make it spicier. A pinch of red pepper flakes or a spoonful of your favorite hot sauce lifts the whole dish.
• Add vegetables. Spinach, peppers or mushrooms stir in easily and stretch it further.
• Change the cheese. Anything that melts well will work, so use what is already in the refrigerator.
• Change the herbs. Fresh parsley, basil or dill at the end each send it somewhere slightly different for no extra effort.
• Make it a bigger meal. Serve it over rice or with warm bread and it stretches to feed another person or two.

Change one thing at a time rather than three. That way you find out what you actually like in the recipe instead of guessing at the end.

How to Store and Reheat Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently in a skillet or in the microwave at half power, adding a splash of broth so the chicken stays tender rather than drying out.

If you are cooking ahead on purpose, prep the components and keep them separate until you are ready. It takes a few minutes off a busy evening and this one holds its texture far better that way.

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What to Serve With Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup

It carries a plate on its own, but a few simple things turn it into a proper dinner.

• Rice or buttered noodles. Simple, and it soaks up everything on the plate.
• A simple green salad. A little contrast keeps the whole plate from feeling heavy.
• Roasted vegetables. Easy to put together while the main event finishes.
• Warm bread for the sauce. The kind of small addition that makes dinner feel finished.

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup FAQ

Can I make Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup ahead of time?

Yes. You can prep the components a day ahead and keep them covered in the refrigerator, then finish the dish when you are ready to eat. It saves real time on a busy evening.

Can I use something other than to 2 tablespoon butter, I like unsalted?

You can. Use what you have and keep the quantity about the same. The cooking time may shift slightly, so go by how this recipe looks rather than the clock.

How long does Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup take?

About 30 minutes from start to finish, including roughly 5 minutes of hands on prep. The first time through may run a little longer.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes. Doubling works well here. Use a larger pan so nothing crowds, and expect this dish to need a little more time in the heat.

How do I store leftovers?

Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Can I freeze Crustless Chicken Pot Pie Soup?

It is better fresh. Freezing changes the texture more than it is worth here, so plan to eat it within a couple of days.

Worth Making Again This Week

If you make crustless chicken pot pie soup, we hope it turns into one of those recipes you stop measuring after a while, the one you can put together on a Tuesday without thinking too hard about it. That is the best thing a recipe can become, not a special occasion dish but a reliable one.

If something worked especially well for you, or you found a swap worth passing on, we would genuinely like to hear about it. Most of the small improvements in our recipes started as somebody else’s idea.

Simple ingredients, an honest method, and a plate worth sitting down for. That is all we are ever after.