Halloween Pot Pie: A Spooky-Savory Dinner Treat
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 pie (serves 4) 1x
Description
A cozy, savory Halloween dinner tradition made easy with rotisserie chicken and spooky ghost-shaped crust cutouts. Fun, fast, and perfect before a night of candy-fueled chaos.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie shell (bottom)
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (for the top)
- 1½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or homemade roux)
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
- Halloween cookie cutters (ghosts, pumpkins, bats—your choice)
- Straw (for making spooky eyes!)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, frozen veggies, cream of chicken soup, milk, and seasoning until evenly combined.
- Spoon the filling into the frozen pie shell and smooth the top.
- Unroll the refrigerated pie crust on a clean surface and use Halloween cookie cutters to cut out ghost shapes.
- Use a straw to poke spooky eyes into the ghost cutouts.
- Place the shapes gently over the filling—scatter them for a fun floating effect.
- Brush crust with milk or egg wash if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can assemble this pie the night before and refrigerate, or freeze unbaked and bake from frozen (adding 10 extra minutes). A fun and comforting pre-trick-or-treat dinner!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: halloween, chicken pot pie, ghost crust, spooky dinner, kids halloween recipe
Every Halloween, I try to get a real dinner on the table before my kids start stuffing their faces with candy. One year, in a rush between carving pumpkins and laying out costumes, I grabbed a rotisserie chicken, frozen mixed veggies, and the last pie crust in the fridge. I didn’t have time to fuss, so I cut ghost shapes into the top crust with a cookie cutter and a Halloween tradition was born.
This Halloween Pot Pie is now a staple in my house. It’s cozy, savory, and playful enough to make even picky eaters curious. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to make. You can assemble it in under 20 minutes and toss it in the oven while you’re wrangling witches and superheroes.
What You’ll Need
- 1 frozen pie shell (bottom)
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (for the top)
- 1½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or homemade roux)
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
- Halloween cookie cutters (ghosts, pumpkins, bats—you name it)
- Straw (for making spooky eyes!)
How to Make It
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, frozen veggies, cream of chicken soup, milk, and seasoning. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
Spoon the filling into your frozen pie shell and smooth it out.
Unroll your refrigerated pie crust on a clean surface. Use your Halloween cookie cutter to punch out ghost shapes or whatever spooky characters you like. You can get creative here! Use a straw to poke little eyes into the ghosts.
Place the shapes gently over the top of the filling. Don’t worry about full coverage the “floating” ghosts look even better when scattered. If you want a golden top, brush the crust with a little milk or egg wash.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Let it cool slightly before serving this stuff holds heat like a jack-o’-lantern holds secrets.
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s fast. Store-bought crust and rotisserie chicken cut prep time down to almost nothing.
- It’s fun. Kids love helping with the ghost shapes and poking eyes with a straw.
- It’s hearty. A warm, stick-to-your-ribs dinner before a night of candy-fueled chaos.
Can I Make It Ahead?
Absolutely. Assemble the whole thing the night before, cover tightly, and refrigerate. You can also freeze it unbaked and pop it straight into the oven (add about 10 minutes to the baking time).
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween dinner or just want to make the night feel special, this Halloween Pot Pie is the kind of easy, comforting meal that brings everyone to the table even if they’re dressed like zombies. And hey, if you end up eating leftovers in costume at midnight? Been there. Totally worth it.
Halloween pot pie is a spooky-satisfying way to feed your little goblins (and grown-up ones too). Whether you go full gourmet or keep it easy with store-bought shortcuts, this meal delivers comfort, fun, and major fall vibes. Now grab your cookie cutters, cue the creepy playlist, and get ready to serve a dinner that haunts your guests in the best way.