I’ve been craving chicken pot pie lately, so I decided to make a vegan version of the classic by swapping chicken for chickpeas while keeping the rest of the recipe largely the same. The result is a warm, comforting, and filling pot pie that’s incredibly satisfying — I could eat this every night!
If you enjoy this Vegan Pot Pie, you might also like my Chickpea Noodle Soup, Vegetarian French Onion Soup, and Veggie Vegan Enchiladas.
This is the pot pie of my dreams. I used my coconut oil pie crust recipe but substituted vegan butter for the fat — that change gives the crust a flaky, savory flavor that pairs beautifully with the filling.
The recipe stays true to the original pot pie approach, with small adjustments to make it fully vegan without sacrificing flavor. It freezes well in theory (I plan to test freezing before baking), and would be an excellent dish to bring to new parents or a potluck when a hearty vegan option is needed.
Ingredients in this Vegan Chicken Pot Pie:
- Chickpeas – A satisfying plant-based protein that replaces chicken and keeps the filling hearty.
- Pie crust – I used my coconut oil crust but swapped the oil for vegan butter for a flakier, richer crust. Use whichever vegan crust you prefer.
- Frozen vegetables – Frozen mixed vegetables make this recipe quicker and easier. You can use fresh vegetables, but sauté them first until softened before adding to the filling.
- Onion and celery – I typically use fresh onion and celery for flavor, though frozen is fine if you prefer.
- All-purpose flour – Used to thicken the sauce. For a gluten-free option, oat flour or a 1:1 gluten-free flour may work as a substitute.
- Plant-based milk – Any unsweetened, unflavored plant milk is fine; oat milk and unsweetened almond milk both work well.
- Vegetable broth – Adds depth to the sauce. A concentrated vegetable base or ready-made broth both work.
More vegan dinner recipes that you’ll love:
- Chickpea Noodle Soup
- Easy Vegan Meatballs
- Veggie Vegan Enchiladas
- French Onion Soup (vegetarian)
- Vegan Lasagna
- Vegan Mac and Cheese
- Vegan Stuffed Peppers
See how to make the Vegan Pot Pie here:
Chickpea Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 2 vegan pie crusts, a top and a bottom piece
- ⅓ cup vegan butter
- 1 yellow onion, small, about 1 cup
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- 30 oz chickpeas, 2 × 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 sticks celery
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a 9-inch pie pan. Line the pan with one pie crust and trim so about 1/4 inch hangs over the edge. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the vegan butter. Add the onion and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Slowly add the plant-based milk a little at a time, stirring constantly. Stir in the vegetable broth and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Add the chickpeas and frozen vegetables and mix to combine.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust (it may look like a lot of filling, but it fits). Brush the edges of the crust with water or plant-based milk.
- Top with the second crust, trim so about 1/2 inch hangs over the edge, seal the two crusts together and crimp the edges with a fork or your fingers. Cut a few slits in the top crust to vent.
- Bake for 40 minutes, checking during the last 10 minutes and covering the crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly. Let the pie sit about 10 minutes before serving — the filling will thicken as it rests.
Notes
*You can substitute 2 cups of fresh vegetables; sauté them in a little oil for about 8 minutes before adding to the filling.
**Celery is optional, but it adds nice texture and flavor.
Nutrition
, Carbohydrates: 63g
, Protein: 15g
, Fat: 21g
, Fiber: 12g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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