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# On-the-Go Chicken Pot Pies
The Church's Chicken Handheld Chicken Pot Pie is Tasty and Convenient

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-06 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-chicken-pot-pie
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/01/02/churchs-introduces-new-handheld-chicken-pot-pie/) & [churchs](https://www.churchs.com)

Being able to eat a meal or snack while out of the house has become essential for many time-poor consumers, so brands are continuing to take notice and develop products like the Church's Chicken Handheld Chicken Pot Pie with this in mind.

The portable chicken pie starts off with white meat chicken that's mixed with vegetables and a creamy sauce before being placed inside a [flaky pastry pie crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginsters-pockets) that's then deep-fried to perfection. The product is sure to satisfy those who are looking for a [handheld option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-and-cheese) to choose when looking to fuel up while commuting or running errands.

[The Church's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-cheesecake-fried-pie) Chicken Handheld Chicken Pot Pie is available at participating locations for a limited time at a price point of just two for $3.

Image Credit: Church’s

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Portable Food:** Brands can capitalize on the demand for on-the-go meals by creating more innovative and convenient handheld options like the Church's Chicken Handheld Chicken Pot Pie.
- **Convenient Snacking:** Consumers who are short on time seek out snacks and meals that can be easily consumed while commuting or running errands, presenting an opportunity for brands to develop products that cater to this need, such as the Church's Chicken Handheld Chicken Pot Pie.
- **Hybrid Foods:** By combining traditional dishes in new and unexpected formats, like the Church's Chicken Handheld Chicken Pot Pie, brands can tap into the trend of creating unique and delicious food hybrids.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can explore creating innovative handheld food options, like the Church's Chicken Handheld Chicken Pot Pie, to meet the growing demand for convenient and portable meals.
- **Snack Foods:** Snack food companies can develop new snack options that cater to consumers' need for convenient and on-the-go snacking, similar to the Church's Chicken Handheld Chicken Pot Pie.
- **Food Packaging:** Companies in the food packaging industry can offer innovative packaging solutions for portable meals and snacks, allowing brands to create products like the Church's Chicken Handheld Chicken Pot Pie with optimal convenience and freshness.

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