To make a vegan chicken pot pie, you'll need to swap out the traditional ingredients for plant-based alternatives. Here's a summary of the main components and their vegan substitutes:
Chicken: Replace the chicken with a vegan protein source, such as store-bought vegan chicken strips or chunks, tofu, tempeh, seitan, or even shredded jackfruit.
Gravy: Use olive oil or vegan butter for sautéing vegetables like onions, garlic, carrots, peas, and corn. For the roux, use flour and vegetable broth, and choose plant-based milk, such as almond, soy, or oat milk, to create a creamy sauce. Season the gravy with your preferred herbs and spices.
Crust: Opt for a vegan pie crust, which can be made from scratch or purchased pre-made. To make it from scratch, use vegan butter or vegetable shortening in place of traditional butter, and follow the same process as you would for a regular pie crust. Don't worry, you can still make a vegan pie crust golden brown and delicious!