Frequently Asked Questions

Marie Callender's retail food brand is owned by Conagra Brands.

Marie Callender grew up in South Dakota and from her childhood believed in the power of shared meals. That led her to start selling homemade pies from her Orange, California, kitchen in the 1940s. By 1948, she sold her family car to fund the burgeoning business, baking over a hundred wholesome pies daily. She opened her first pie and coffee shop in 1964, which grew into the beloved chain and grocery store presence known today for its comforting, homemade quality.

Marie Callender’s is made in the USA.

A chicken pot pie is a type of savory dinner pie filled with chicken and various vegetables, typically encased in a flaky crust.

Marie Callender's offers a variety of products. If the label says "vegetarian," it means the product contains no animal flesh, but it is not vegan.

For nutrition information, check out the SmartLabel.

Cook a Marie Callender's Pot Pie in a conventional oven for the time specified on pack instructions. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F as measured by a food thermometer in several spots. Let the pot pie stand for 5 minutes to complete cooking.

To cook a Marie Callender's Pot Pie in the oven, follow these instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Remove the pot pie from the outer carton, but leave it in the paper tray.
3. Wrap the crust edge with a strip of aluminum foil.
4. Place the pot pie on a baking sheet and cook for the time specified on pack instructions.
5. Carefully remove the pot pie from the oven as it will be hot.
6. Let it stand for 5 minutes to complete cooking.
7. Ensure the pot pie is cooked thoroughly by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F, as measured by a food thermometer in several spots. The crust should be golden brown with steam rising from the filling.

To cook a chicken pot pie from frozen, follow these instructions:

Microwave Oven

1. Place the pot pie on a microwave-safe plate and slit the top crust.
2. Microwave on high for the time specified on pack instructions (using an 1100 watt or higher oven). Do not cook in microwave ovens below 1100 watts as the pot pie may not cook thoroughly.
3. Let stand for 3 minutes in the microwave to complete cooking. Handle carefully; it's hot.
4. Check that the food is cooked thoroughly. The internal temperature needs to reach 165°F as measured by a food thermometer in several spots. The crust should be golden brown, and steam should rise from the filling.

Conventional Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the pot pie on a baking sheet and slit the top crust.
2. Bake in the oven for the time specified on pack instructions.

Thawing times for Marie Callender's thaw and serve dessert pies vary by product. Reference packaging for thawing instructions specific to your pie. Pies can be thawed by the slice or as a whole pie.

The baking duration for pie crusts can vary depending on the specific recipe and type of pie. For a single crust pie, you should follow the recipe directions for baking time.

To know when a pumpkin pie is done, check the following:

• The outside edge of the filling should be firm.
• The center should be slightly domed.
• Insert a knife into the center of the pie; if it comes out clean, the pie is done.

Thaw & Serve Pie Storage: For food safety and quality, you must keep the pie frozen until ready to use. Do not refreeze if completely thawed. If the pie is thawed, cover and refrigerate the unused portion to enjoy for up to three days.

Ready-to-Bake Pie Storage: For food safety and quality, you must keep the pie frozen until ready to bake. After baking, cover and refrigerate unused portion to enjoy for up to three days.

After baking or thawing, cover and refrigerate unused portions of Marie Callender's dessert pies to enjoy for up to three days. Do not re-freeze.

After baking and cooling (see package instructions), unused portions of Marie Callender's Apple Pie should be covered and refrigerated to enjoy for up to three days.

Marie Callender's Southern Pecan Pie should be kept frozen until ready to use. The pie must be cooked thoroughly. The best if used by date is provided on the packaging.

Visit the where to buy page for information on where you can buy Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pie.

Visit the where to buy page for information on where you can buy Marie Callender's Pie Crust.

Check with your local retailers for pricing on Marie Callender's dessert pies.