Chicken Ricotta Pie is a cozy, family-friendly dinner made with layers of chicken, veggies, and creamy ricotta cheese baked inside flaky pastry. Easy, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Chicken Ricotta Pie (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
Imagine layers of tender chicken, vegetables, and creamy ricotta cheese baked between two golden, flaky crusts. This chicken ricotta pie is comforting, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make.
It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, but also beautiful enough to serve when you’re entertaining. Just add a simple green salad, and dinner is done.
A Delicious Way to Use Chicken
If you’re tired of plain chicken breasts, this recipe is a game-changer. It transforms simple ingredients into something warm, creamy, and full of flavor.
You can use freshly cooked chicken, leftovers, or even rotisserie chicken from the store. It’s a great shortcut that makes this recipe even faster.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Ricotta Pie
- Perfect for weeknight dinners
- Great way to use leftover chicken
- Kid-friendly and comforting
- Easy to customize with any vegetables
- Flaky, creamy, and satisfying
Use Up Those Veggies
This recipe is also a great way to clean out your fridge. Toss in any vegetables you have on hand, and they’ll blend right into the creamy filling.
It’s a sneaky way to get everyone to eat their veggies without complaints.
Everything Is Better in a Pie
Let’s be honest, everything tastes better wrapped in a flaky crust. Serve chicken and vegetables on their own, and you might get complaints. Bake them into a pie, and suddenly it’s everyone’s favorite dinner.
This is also a fun way to experiment. Add your favorite ingredients and make it your own.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a simple green salad
- Add roasted vegetables on the side
- Pair with a light soup for a complete meal
Tips for the Best Chicken Ricotta Pie
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time
- Do not overfill the pie to avoid a soggy crust
- Let the pie rest before slicing for cleaner cuts
- Season well to enhance flavor
Here’s a quick video showing how to make this chicken ricotta pie step by step.
I hope you can try this Chicken Ricotta Pie at home. If you do, tag me on Instagram @livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet.
Chicken Ricotta Pie (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
Ingredients
For Filling
- 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts cooked and chopped (or rotisserie chicken)
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 tomatoes chopped (or 1/2 can diced tomatoes)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Pie
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
For Garnish (optional)
- Fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- If using raw chicken, place it in a pot with water or chicken stock and cook until fully done; remove and chop into small pieces
- Place one pie crust into a pie dish, prick the bottom with a fork, and pre-bake for 10 minutes; remove and let cool slightly
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat
- Add onion and cook until softened; season with salt and pepper
- Add mushrooms and cook until reduced
- Stir in tomatoes and thyme; cook for a few minutes until combined
- Add chopped chicken and mix well
- Spoon the filling into the pre-baked crust
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly over the top
- Cover with the second pie crust and cut a few slits on top
- Brush with beaten egg
- Bake for about 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut for this recipe
- You can swap vegetables based on what you have on hand
- Let the pie rest before slicing so it holds its shape
- Add shredded mozzarella or parmesan for extra cheesiness
- Make sure to cut vents in the top crust to release steam
Nutrition
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Excellent recipie! Only thing I left out were the mushrooms as my husband and I don’t like them.
Thank you for the feedback Lori! glad you liked it!
5 stars