Thanks chicken pOt pie has been a favorite since I ate the first one in childhood. This goes into the “Got to try it recipes for the smoker file”. Love the prep time !! (-;

Have any of you guys ever tried the fresh chicken pot pie from Costco?

They only have it in the fall and winter, but man o man, is it good.

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Originally posted by holdem:
Have any of you guys ever tried the fresh chicken pot pie from Costco?

They only have it in the fall and winter, but man o man, is it good.

I have had those and they are very good.
I also have a local grocery store chain that does them and I might be inclined to say these are better than Costco.

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Originally posted by Fla. Jim:
To be sure, they were frozen when put in the smoker?

Yes. Out of the freezer. Rubbed with warm-ish butter that stiffened up as it froze to the crust.

Two hours at 225°. Only reason the lid was ever opened was to take pics for you guys.

Love those pies. Perfect size for my lunch.

Gonna try a new way now.

Literally, now. It’s 0830 and i just fired up my Traeger.

Got to try that, those look great.

Too hot for pot pies but, I'm gonna have to remember this when things cool down.

Funny Noah,
I'd never had one of these Marie Calendar chicken pot pies before but recently picked up a pair to see what all the fuss was about. Did a single pie in the air fryer which produced a nice flaky crust. Wasn't bad at all.

Maybe you can describe the difference in taste between a regular oven method and your smoking method. It does look awesome.

^^^ I've been contemplating picking up a couple and comparing for myself. Butter 'em both up. Put one in the oven at 225, and put one on the BGE at 225.

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Originally posted by oddball:
Maybe you can describe the difference in taste between a regular oven method and your smoking method. It does look awesome.

It's about the same difference between the flavor of a pot roast, cooked in the oven, vs. a brisket that has smoked all day long.

It's really smokey and buttery and delicious, if you like smoked meats and stuff.

Gonna throw one in tomorrow for sure. I can't believe I hadn't thought about a pot pie. I've smoked an apple pie (delicious FYI) but never a pot pie. Thanks for starting this thread!

Every year, mid winter I use to go through a pot pie month.

I'd eat 8 or ten in February.

Per the doctor those days are l o n g gone.

I am going to miss'em

Looks delicious! We love those pot pies, we bake ours. Might try the Kerrygold on top.

Great post. I never thought of smoking them. Thanks for sharing. These are a staple in our house. I like the chicken and the wife likes the beef. We get the larger ones at the market when they run 2 for 7.00. I pick up a bag of Idahoan buttery instant mashed potato’s. Boil water, mix and good to go. I put a couple scoops in a bowl and put the pot pie on top. With a small salad on the side you have a easy peasy meal. Thanks again.

Four more in the smoker as we speak. I’ll wrap them for a nuke-able lunch for next week.

Then I’ll smoke some chicken breasts that’ll go into some enchiladas I am making for dinner.

Grill some lamb chops for Mia and dinner will be set as it can get.

I love lazy Saturdays of cooking shitloads of food.

There’s a restaurant here named the “San Diego Chicken Pie Shop.” It sounded promising so, several years ago, I gave the place a try. Big disappointment. In general, the pie wasn’t very appealing, and in particular it had no peas. Peas are an essential chicken pot pie ingredient. Maybe I ought to try the place again…

Those pies are good. Very good. Want to make them better? Just before you eat them, knock a little hole in the top, and pour in some heavy cream or half and half. When you break the pie open, stir well. Cuts the salt a bit, and enhances the gravy. It's like magic.

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Originally posted by ArtieS:
Those pies are good. Very good. Want to make them better? Just before you eat them, knock a little hole in the top, and pour in some heavy cream or half and half. When you break the pie open, stir well. Cuts the salt a bit, and enhances the gravy. It's like magic.

Hmmmm, <taking notes>, hmmmm, sounds interesting. I'll give this a shot next time I cook up some pot pies. Thanks!

Those things are good being cooked in a microwave. I don’t have a smoker, I’ll try some butter and the oven next time.

I'm doing this!