If you've ever stood in front of Costco's famous chicken pot pie and wondered if it's actually worth buying, you're not alone.
I picked one up to test it for a real weeknight family dinner to see how it tastes, how easy it is to cook, and whether it's a good value for the price.
This review is part of my best Costco meals series, where I share honest thoughts on taste, cooking instructions, nutrition info, and whether a pre-made meal is actually worth adding to your cart.
Other popular meals we've tested include the Costco stuffed bell peppers, which are another easy grab-and-bake option for busy nights.
Quick Verdict: Is Costco Chicken Pot Pie Worth It?
Overall Rating: 9/10
- Taste: Creamy, comforting, lots of chicken
- Crust: Flaky top, thicker bottom
- Value: Excellent for the price
- Convenience: Very easy oven dinner
- Downside: Higher sodium, heavy meal
Best For: Busy weeknights, comfort food cravings, feeding a family
Skip If: You want a lighter or lower-sodium dinner
For a faster, freezer-style dinner, we also tested the Costco pepperoni pizza, which is a popular option for quick family meals.
Chicken Pot Pie
Wondering if Costco's Kirkland Signature Chicken Pot Pie is actually good? We were too, so we picked one up to test it for a real family dinner.
This pot pie has a flaky golden top crust with a denser bottom crust, and it's filled with big chunks of chicken and vegetables in a creamy gravy-style sauce.
If you love classic comfort food but don't want to cook from scratch, this is one of Costco's most popular grab-and-bake meals.
What Does Costco Chicken Pot Pie Taste Like?
Overall, this pot pie tastes very close to homemade and delivers on classic comfort food flavor.
Here's what stood out after testing it:
- Flaky, golden top crust with a thicker, hearty bottom crust
- Large chunks of white chicken (not shredded or mushy)
- Creamy gravy-style filling that isn't watery or slimy
- Good mix of vegetables, including potatoes, peas, carrots, corn, and onions
- Very filling, even for bigger appetites
Texture-wise, it wasn't dry and it wasn't overly saucy, which can happen with pre-made meals. Overall, it felt like a true comfort-food dinner, not a sad freezer meal.
The filling had a good chicken-to-vegetable ratio, and we were impressed with how much actual chicken was inside.
It reminded us of the generous portions in the Costco chicken salad, which is another pre-made option with lots of real chicken.
How Much Does It Cost?
I bought this Costco chicken pot pie at a Costco in Canada for $10.99 CAD (about $8.08 USD). Pricing is based on weight and can vary by location.
For the size and amount of food, this feels like a very good value, especially for a meal that can easily feed a family of four.
Compared to making chicken pot pie from scratch, this saves a lot of prep time and cleanup, while still tasting homemade.
We usually serve it with a simple side salad or veggies to round out the meal.
Note: This review is based on the Canadian Costco chicken pot pie. The U.S. version may differ slightly in size and crust style.
Where Can I Find It In The Store?
You can find this item in the pre-made meal section that's near the refrigerated meat and cheese section of your local Costco warehouse. The item number is 824009.
What Are The Costco Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients?
There is a pretty large list of ingredients for this meal. Here's a list of the ingredients:
- Filling (Cooked chicken [Chicken, Water, Salt, Cornstarch] Stock [Water, Chicken, Onion, Carrot, Celery, Salt, Garlic, Spices], Onions, Water, Potatoes, Chicken fat, Flour, Green peas, Carrots, Corn, Milk, Cream [Cream, Milk, Carrageenan], Margarine [Canola, Palm, Palm kernel oils], Whey Powder, Seasoning [Salt, Chicken fat and dehydrated chicken meat, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed corn protein, Yeast extract, Palm fat, Spices, Disodium guanylate, Disodium inosinate, Citric acid, Flavor], Seasoning [Dextrose, Salt, Corn syrup solids, Cornstarch, Autolyzed yeast extract, Chicken fat, Onion powder, Flour, Potassium chloride, Spices, Disodium Guanlyate, Disodium inosinate, Flavor], Salt, Modified cornstarch, Potassium sorbate, Spices, Sodium benzoate)
- Crust (Flour, Water, Shortening, [Canola and palm oils], Canola Oil, Cornstarch, Corn Flour, Soy lecithin, Dextrose, Liquid albumen and Yolk, Salt, Calcium propionate, Modified milk ingredients, dried whole egg)
Note: It also says that this product contains egg, milk, soy, and wheat and may contain fish, shellfish, crustaceans, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, and sulfites. This is important to know for anyone with food allergies.
The ingredients may vary from location to location so it's always important to read the package of the one you purchase personally.
If you enjoy hearty comfort meals, it's similar in vibe to the Costco shepherd's pie, which is another popular hot-and-serve dinner.
How To Make Costco Chicken Pot Pie
This chicken pot pie is very easy to make! Important: Remove both the plastic lid and the plastic base before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove both the plastic lid and plastic base.
- Place on a baking sheet and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 50 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 5-10 minutes until golden and 165°F internal temp.
- Rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Helpful Tip: It is really important to cover and wrap the pot pie with aluminum foil, or the tops may cook too fast and could burn.
Frozen vs Refrigerated Cooking
- Refrigerated: Follow package directions (about 55-65 minutes total)
- Frozen: Expect to add 30-45 extra minutes, covered, until center reaches 165°F
How to Keep the Bottom Crust from Getting Soggy
- Always bake the pie on a metal baking sheet
- Place it on the lower-middle oven rack
- Let it rest 15-20 minutes before slicing so filling sets
- If frozen, expect a longer bake time for a fully heated center
How To Store Leftovers
Costco chicken pot pie stores and reheats well. Here's the best way to handle leftovers:
Uncooked chicken pot pie:
- Store in the fridge until the best-before date on the package
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months for longer storage
- Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking for best results
Cooked chicken pot pie:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days
- You can also freeze cooked slices for up to 2-3 months (crust may soften slightly)
How to reheat leftovers:
- Microwave: Heat individual slices on a microwave-safe plate for 2-3 minutes, until hot
- Oven: Reheat at 350°F for 15-20 minutes for best crust texture
Nutrition Facts (Estimated)
Costco does not always display full nutrition information on the package. These values were provided by Costco and may vary slightly by location and batch.
Per serving (approx. 1/12 of the pie, 170g):
- Calories: 720
- Total Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 1,450mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 66g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 22g
What this means:
- High in protein, which helps make this meal very filling
- High in sodium and fat, so it's best enjoyed as an occasional comfort meal
- Portions matter - calorie and sodium intake can add up quickly with larger slices
Nutrition varies by serving size and location. Smaller slices are closer to the ⅛ serving, while larger slices may be closer to 1/12 of the pie. Always check the package at your local Costco for the most accurate nutrition details.
What to Serve with Costco Chicken Pot Pie
Costco chicken pot pie is hearty enough to serve on its own, but adding a simple side can help balance the meal and stretch it for more people.
Here are easy sides that pair especially well:
- Green vegetables: Sautéed asparagus, roasted Brussels sprouts, kale, or a simple mixed greens salad. The Costco Caesar salad or Costco quinoa salad also make easy no-prep options.
- Mashed potatoes: A classic comfort-food pairing. Homemade or store-bought both work if you want to make the meal extra filling.
- Extra gravy: If you love saucy meals, a little extra gravy on the side is great for dipping crust and veggies.
- Dinner rolls or bread: Soft dinner rolls, toast, or buns are perfect for soaking up extra sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bake at 375°F for 50-55 minutes, then uncover and bake another 5-10 minutes until golden and 165°F inside.
No. It's designed to be baked directly from refrigerated or frozen. Frozen pies may need extra covered time.
The filling is cooked, but the pie must be fully baked to heat through and safely serve.
This can happen due to the thick filling. Baking on a lower rack and fully removing the foil at the end helps crisp it up.
Yes. You can freeze it uncooked for up to 3 months, then thaw overnight before baking.
Yes. It contains milk, eggs, and wheat, so it's not gluten-free or dairy-free.
Conclusion
Our rating: 9/10
Would we buy it again? Absolutely.
Overall, we really enjoyed this Costco chicken pot pie. It's flavorful, filling, and tastes close to homemade, with lots of chicken and a rich, creamy filling.
The crust is hearty, the portions are generous, and it's an easy way to get a comfort-food dinner on the table without spending hours cooking.
While it's not a light meal, it's a great option for busy nights when you want something warm, cozy, and satisfying.
Have you tried the Costco chicken pot pie? What did you think? Leave a comment below and let me know!
Peggy Takata says
I found the chicken pot pie too salty, too much goopy white sauce, not enough vegetables like peas and carrots. Would like some dark meat for more flavour. Otherwise it was tasty and a reasonable cost.
Anna says
I followed the instructions and after 50 minutes the middle of the pie was cold, don't think I'll use this method again.
CATHY says
HOW LONG TO COOK IT IF THE PIE WAS ONLY REGRIGERATED - NOT FROZEN
Brett says
FYI the instructions you gave for cooking it from frozen weren't accurate. It needed to be in the oven for at least another 30-40 minutes covered.
TRISH says
@Brett, TOTALLY AGREE WE ONLY COOK HALF A ONE FOR 45 TO MINS SO TWICE AS LONG FOR FULL PIE FROZEN.
Elda says
Loved it. I've never wrapped and cooked an entree in foil before. Worked beautifully and was easy to handle. WONDERFUL TASTE AND TEXTURE. TRULY YUMMY. LOVED THE GENEROUS PORTION OF BEAUTIFUL WHITE CHICKEN. GORGEOUS CRUST. Will definitely buy again!!
TRISH says
@Elda, ONLY TWO OF US SO ITS FAR TOO BIG, , SO WE CUT IT IN HALF WHEN ITS BEEN OUT OF FREEZER FOR AN HOUR AND HALF , COOK THE ONE ONE HALF , PUT OTHER IN FRIDGE FOR A DAY OR TWO AND HAVE IT AGAIN WITH DIFFERENT SIDES , AWESOME MEAL.ANY LEFT I TAKE IT TO WORK FOR LUNCH. SO A CHEAP MEAL.