Friday, March 9, 2018

Marie Calender's Chicken Pot Pie

Source:  Kiersten Callahan

Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts (2)
1 C Sliced Carrots
1 C sliced celery
1 C frozen peas
1 C chopped onion
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts/turkey
4 Tbsp butter
5 Tbsp flour
2 1/2 C chicken broth
2/3 C milk
1/2 tsp salt
Dash pepper
1 egg, beaten

Preheat oven to 425 and start on filling by steaming the vegetables.  Steam the carrots and celery for 5 mins.  Add frozen peas and onions and continue to steam for an additional 10-12 mins until carrots are tender.
In large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, remove from the heat, then add the flour and whisk together until smooth.  Add the chicken broth and milk and continue stirring over high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.  Cook for an additional minute or so until thick, then reduce the heat to low.
Cut chicken into large bite-size chunks and add them to the sauce.  Add the salt and a dash of pepper.
Add the steamed vegetables to the sauce and simmer the mixture over medium/Loar heat for 4-5 mins.
As the filling simmers, roll out dough and put in pie pan.
Spoon the chicken and vegetables filling into pie pan and carefully cover with the remaining crust.  Form the crust edge, sealing insides.
Bake pie on cookie sheet for 30-45 mins or until the crust is light brown.