Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
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Ingredients: Option 1:
3 large cans of chicken breasts, drained and rinsed
or 3 boiled, roasted or fried chicken breasts
1 can of carrots, drained*
1 can of sweet peas, drained*
2 diced potatoes (optional)
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
4-5 cups of chicken broth**
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
*substitution - (2 cups sliced carrots & 1 - 10oz package of frozen peas, cooked
or 1 package of frozen peas and carrots, cooked)
**(chicken stock can be made with bullion cubes, canned broth or a 32 oz "box" of chicken broth)**
Option 2:
2 broiler/fryer chickens to boil
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
5 cups of water
2 cups carrots & 1 - 10oz package of frozen peas, cooked
or 1 package of frozen peas and carrots, cooked
2 diced potatoes (optional)
SAVE the broth from this option to make the sauce below.
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
4-5 cups of chicken broth**
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Sauce for Options 1 and 2::
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2/3 c. flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
**4-5 cups saved chicken stock**
*An equally as good substitute for the cans of carrots and sweet peas
**(chicken stock can be made with bullion cubes, canned broth or a 32 oz "box" of chicken broth)**
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Directions:Option 1:
Prepare the chicken you have chosen to use and put in a 9 x 13 dish,
Add the drained peas and carrots and the cooked potatoes (optional)*
In a medium sauce pan melt the butter, whisk in the flour (salt and pepper to taste) to make a roux. Add the 4-5 cups of chicken stock and whisk until thick. Pour over the chicken and veggies. Stir until mixed well. Add your favorite crust or one of the four options below.
Option 2:
Simmer the 2 whole chickens in enough water to cover the chickens, add salt, pepper and carrots and simmer for 45 minutes. You need enough water to make 5 cups of broth. Take chicken out to cool. Skim fat 2 tablespoons of fat from the broth. Add peas and potatoes and simmer 15 more minutes. Remove the veggies from the stock and put in the baking dish, SAVE THE STOCK!
In a medium sauce pan melt the butter with the saved fat, whisk in the flour (salt and pepper to taste) to make a roux. Add the 5 cups of chicken stock and whisk until thick. Pour over the veggies in the 9 x 13 dish.
Remove skin from chicken and cut into pieces. Add chicken to veggies and sauce.
Add your favorite crust or one of the four options provided.
Pie Crust options:
#1 -Mix 2 c flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp shortening, 1 egg, 1 c. milk mix together.
Roll out and cut into strips then weave it on top of the chicken mixture so it looks like lattice-work on top. Whisk 1 egg white and a tablespoon of water together for an egg wash, brush on crust then sprinkle with sesame seeds. OR create a biscuit shape and place on chicken mixture.
#2 - Mix 1 c. bisquik, 1/2 c. evaporated milk, mix together. Roll out and cut into strips then weave it on top of the chicken mixture so it looks like lattice-work on top. Whisk 1 egg white and a tablespoon of water together for an egg wash, brush on crust then sprinkle with sesame seeds. OR create a biscuit shape and place on chicken mixture.
#3 - Thaw Puff pastry and roll on top of chicken mixture. Sprinkle water on top layer of puff pastry and then sprinkle with sesame seeds
#4 - Mix 3 c. biscuit mix, 1 c. sour cream, mix together. Roll out and cut into strips. Weave it on top of the chicken mixture so it looks like lattice-work on top. Whisk 1 egg white and a tablespoon of water together for an egg wash, brush on crust then sprinkle with sesame seeds. OR create a biscuit shape and place on chicken mixture.
#5 - your favorite crust
Bake all options at 400º for 30 minutes. You can adjust the cooking time to be sure you crust is thoroughly cooked. . |
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Number Of
Servings:8 -12 |
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Preparation
Time:45 minutes for quick options, 90 minutes for long method |
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Personal
Notes: I have put my own twist on this dish to make it fast and delicious. It may seem labor intensive but it is worth it. I make a big batch so I can have leftovers. Yummy!
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