Are frozen chicken pot pies bad for you?

Table of Contents:

1. Are frozen chicken pot pies bad for you?
2. Are Costco chicken pot pies good?
3. Is Costco chicken pot pie raw?
4. Can you freeze Costco chicken pot pies?
5. How many calories are in a Kirkland chicken pot pie?
6. Can you refreeze chicken pot pie?
7. Do chicken pot pies expire?
8. How many times can you refreeze chicken breasts?
9. How long are pot pies good in the freezer?
10. Is it OK to eat a thawed pot pie?
11. Can you freeze Kentucky Fried Chicken Pot Pies?
12. Is it better to freeze a meat pie before or after baking?
13. Is it better to freeze a baked or unbaked pie?
14. How long does meat pie last in freezer?
15. Should you bake a pie before freezing it?
16. Should I freeze apple pie before or after baking?
17. How do you bake Mama's frozen pie?
18. How do you keep a pie crust from getting soggy?
19. Should I poke holes in my pie crust?
20. What happens if you don't pre-bake pie crust?
21. How do you blind bake a store bought pie crust?

Are frozen chicken pot pies bad for you?

Frozen chicken pot pies generally have high sodium, high fat, and some cholesterol- they aren't that bad for you. Assuming you have a fairly balanced diet, for most people, the frozen chicken pot pies are just fine! ... If you need to cut high sodium food out of your diet, get rid of these.

Are Costco chicken pot pies good?

The chicken pot pie is classic Costco — hard-core comfort food at a ridiculously large size and an affordable price. ... YouTube food reviewers Chef Dawg and The Johnsons liked Costco's chicken pot pie well enough. But if anyone has a complaint about the dish, it's that it's too salty.

Is Costco chicken pot pie raw?

It's cooked. Though the chicken tastes like Costco used unsold leftover already cooked white chicken meat. When you heat the chicken pie the chicken ends up tasting overcooked.

Can you freeze Costco chicken pot pies?

yes cook pot pie frozen Awesome pie, I had to freeze it. Cooked it tonight, put it oven , middle rack, 375, with foil on rack (gotta catch bubble over), cover frozen costco pie with foil.

How many calories are in a Kirkland chicken pot pie?

250 calories

Can you refreeze chicken pot pie?

You can cook and eat thawed but still cold food mixtures like casseroles, pot pies, frozen dinners or pizzas but do not refreeze them.

Do chicken pot pies expire?

Yes, if properly stored - commercially frozen chicken pot pie will typically carry a Best By," "Best if Used By," Best Before, or "Best When Used By" date but this is not a safety date, it is the manufacturer's estimate of how long the chicken pot pie will remain at peak quality.

How many times can you refreeze chicken breasts?

Chicken remains safe in the freezer indefinitely, but its taste may be affected. For the best quality, refreeze chicken as soon as possible in air-tight packaging at or below 0°F (-18°C) and use it within 4–12 months.

How long are pot pies good in the freezer?

4-6 months

Is it OK to eat a thawed pot pie?

You can cook and eat thawed food mixtures like casseroles, pot pies, dinners, or pizzas if you are certain they have not reached a temperature above 40 F for more than one to two days. Do not refreeze these foods. ... Their quality may suffer, but they will be safe to eat.

Can you freeze Kentucky Fried Chicken Pot Pies?

Pot pies can be frozen, but since KFC's pot pie is already cooked, you may not be satisfied with the results. ... If you ever make a pot pie from scratch, you can safely freeze it as long as the crust is uncooked.

Is it better to freeze a meat pie before or after baking?

For unbaked pot pie, allow at least 50 minutes to fully cook it. If the edges brown too much, cover with strips of foil. To freeze an already baked chicken pot pie, cool it completely after baking. This might take a good 30 minutes or more; after that you can refrigerate it to chill it more.

Is it better to freeze a baked or unbaked pie?

Unbaked pumpkin and pecan pies freeze very well. ... A baked pie can be frozen for 6 months, a longer freezing time than an unbaked pie. Loss of quality increases with the length of time in the freezer. Pies can be frozen longer than recommended here but the quality greatly deteriorates with the extended freezer time.

How long does meat pie last in freezer?

about 1 to 2 months

Should you bake a pie before freezing it?

For best results, first bake the pie and then place it uncovered in the freezer. When completely frozen, wrap the pie tightly or place in a plastic freezer bag and place back in the freezer. Frozen, baked fruit pies will keep up to 4 months.

Should I freeze apple pie before or after baking?

It is best to freeze apple pie before baking, but you can freeze it after baking as well. Both baked and unbaked apple pie will last for up to 6 months in the freezer.

How do you bake Mama's frozen pie?

Place frozen pies on parchment covered baking trays, at least 2 inches apart from each other. You can let them thaw for 10-20 minutes, which may reduce baking time by 5-10 minutes. However, do not let them thaw all the way, as the dough could become soggy. Throw out the wax paper that comes wrapped around the pies.

How do you keep a pie crust from getting soggy?

The best way to prevent soggy crust is by blind baking the crust before baking it with the fruit filling. To blind bake, line the pie plate with the pie dough and then place pie weights on top to stop the crust from rising up and bubbling or shrinking.

Should I poke holes in my pie crust?

Before you bake, you'll want to use a fork to poke holes in the crust. This allows steam to escape and keeps the pie from bubbling up. Once this is done, you'll need to add weights.

What happens if you don't pre-bake pie crust?

Pre-baking also prevents you from ending up with undercooked shells or undercooked fillings. For no-bake pie recipes, you definitely need to pre-bake, or else you'll wind up with an all-around goopy bite. Other items that include a pastry crust, like galettes, don't always need to be pre-baked.

How do you blind bake a store bought pie crust?

If you are pre-baking a store-bought frozen packaged crust, I recommend following the directions on the package for how to pre-bake that particular crust. Most instructions will have you defrost the crust, prick the bottom of the crust all over with the tines of a fork, and bake at 375°F to 450°F for 10 to 12 minutes.