A delicious chicken and spinach pie recipe baked with a crispy phyllo crust. Earthy mushrooms and herbs add fantastic flavor to this pot pie.
My take on a chicken pot pie with a healthy, spinach pie twist. I added mushrooms and greens to load up on awesome veggies, and a light, crisp phyllo crust.
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Make this Chicken Spinach Casserole Recipe:
This easy pot pie comes together quickly in a skillet. Then, simply transfer it to a baking dish and top it with a few layers of buttered phyllo.
The phyllo bakes into a light, crispy crust – leaving you with a tasty version of pot pie that isn't weighed down by a traditional pastry crust.
Use a store bought rotisserie chicken for this comforting homemade meal. The flavors in this chicken and spinach casserole are a delicious combination of veggies, chicken and gravy.
I used fresh mushrooms cooked in a little butter and olive oil to start the development of flavors. I chose shiitake mushrooms because they are tender when cooked and have a great mushroom taste without being overpowering.
Chicken bake:
I love adding spinach to my main dishes. It's an easy way to get in healthy green veggies, without changing the flavor of the entire dish too much.
I added spinach to my chicken enchilada casserole (an easy main dish using polenta instead of tortillas!).
Spinach also makes a delicious appearance in my cheesy baked ravioli dinner. It only takes a few minutes to prepare!
Tools Used for this Pot Pie:
How to make chicken and spinach casserole:
A bit of chicken broth, lemon juice and rosemary make the gravy for this pot pie made in a skillet. Start by sautéing your veggies, then make the gravy.
Check the recipe card for Gluten Free instructions!
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet.
- Add onion, then mushrooms, and cook until softened.
- Add spinach a bit at a time so it can wilt and release the juices.
- Stir everything together with the chicken.
- Combine flour, broth, lemon juice and seasonings in the skillet.
- Whisk until a gravy comes together.
- Combine gravy with chicken mixture.
- Butter phyllo sheets and layer on casserole.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbling.
Try my other easy, weeknight meals with chicken or spinach!
Green spinach risotto with snow peas
Healthy slow cooker chicken curry
Easy Mushroom, Chicken and Spinach Pot Pie Recipe:
A take on pot pie! Delicious chicken and spinach pie recipe baked with a crispy phyllo crust. Earthy mushrooms and herbs add fantastic flavor.
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 4 oz shiitake mushrooms trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 3 cups (1 lb) diced cooked chicken
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp coarsely chopped rosemary
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
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Heat oven to 400°F. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and olive oil, then add onions. Cook, stirring until just soft, about 4 min. Add mushrooms and ½ tsp salt and continue stirring until softened, about 4 min. Gradually add spinach and stir until completely wilted, about 2 min. Transfer to a large bowl and add chicken; wipe skillet clean.
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Whisk together flour, broth, lemon juice and ½ tsp salt and add to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk until mixture is boiling and simmer until just thick, about 2 min. Add to chicken mixture with ½ tbsp rosemary, then transfer to a 2-qt baking dish.
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Melt 3 tbsp butter and brush onto each phyllo sheet, layering one on top of the other. Gently place over baking dish and crimp the sides to fit. Sprinkle with remaining rosemary and bake until golden, 25 to 30 min. Let cool slightly before serving.
I used fresh spinach in this recipe, but you can swap it for a 10-oz box of frozen spinach. Thaw the spinach and squeeze out the excess liquid before using.
To make this Gluten Free, swap the all-purpose flour with GF All-Purpose Flour, or 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch. Top with Gluten Free breadcrumbs tossed in the butter, instead of phyllo.
Recipe Tara Teaspoon, Photographs Alexandra Rowley, Food stylist Roscoe Betsill, Prop Sytlist Jen Everett. Originally published LHJ Sept 09.
Leslie Kiszka says
I swear, I can smell this through the screen. That flaky crust looks so freaking good!
Tara Teaspoon says
It tastes even better than it 'smells' - lol. Thanks for the comment Leslie, I hope you enjoy! Tara
Marisa F. Stewart says
Using phyllo dough for the top of the chicken casserole is such a great idea. The dough is so flakey and it has less fat and calories than pie dough. This is pure comfort food on a cold Fall evening. I've already pinned it.
Tara says
I'm so glad it's on your pin board and waiting. It's such a fun and delicious change from traditional pot pie!
Rebecca Blackwell says
I've been making homemade chicken pot pie with a traditional pie crust for over 20 years but decided to change it up and make this recipe instead of my standard go-to and wanted to tell you that it's positively delicious! I just love the phyllo dough crust. Soooo flaky and light. This might be the new "normal" chicken pot pie in our house.
Tara says
Oh you made my day! So happy to hear it! And while I'll bet your homemade pot pie with pastry crust is delicious, I'm so glad this is a new favorite!!
Paula Montenegro says
You got me at rotisserie chicken! I always buy them and then have leftovers. Thanks for this great recipe! I have a feeling it will become a staple at my house.
Tara Teaspoon says
LOL Paula, I love it! It's ok to not do everything from scratch right?! Rotisserie chickens are the perfect time saver. Hope you enjoy!
Jenni LeBaron says
This Chicken Spinach Casserole recipe looks so good! I love how hearty it is and the gorgeous flaky layers you get from phyllo and perfect
Tara Teaspoon says
Thanks Jenni! This recipe is hearty and you can take some shortcuts with the rotisserie chicken and packaged phyllo dough! Delicious and quick dinner on a chilly night, you can't lose! Hope you enjoy - Tara
Debbie says
This Chicken and Spinach casserole was so easy and so good. Using a rotisserie chicken made my life a lot easier. My son who sons he is not a fan of spinach loved this . I think it was the flaky crust on top . Thanks for a great recipe.
Tara Teaspoon says
Wow! So glad your son enjoyed this recipe too! Thank you for trying it and sending such a sweet comment. Tara
Gail says
The flaky phyllo dough on top sounds absolutely amazing. This is the ultimate comfort food! Can't wait to make it on chilly days.
Tara Teaspoon says
Thanks Gail! Agreed on the comfort food for chilly days. Enjoy! Tara
Amy Dong says
Love this lightened up, flakier take on pot pie! Flaky phyllo dough would be magical to dig into. So good for fall & winter dinners!
Tara Teaspoon says
Less calories, comfort food! Total win-win in my book. Thanks Amy! Tara
Mary says
I love chicken pot pie and this is my new favorite recipe! Sooooo delicious! Thank you.