Classic Chicken Pot Pie
"When you need comfort food for a crowd, look no further than this classic chicken pot pie. Layers of diced veggies and shredded chicken are topped with a delicious homemade crust to ensure that each forkful delivers full-on flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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Pastry:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cut into pieces
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10 tablespoon solid-stick vegetable shortening, chilled, cut into pieces
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Filling:
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of excess fat
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 large red skinned potato, diced
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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2 ribs celery, sliced
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4 ounces mushrooms, diced
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Salt and pepper
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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1 cup frozen peas, thawed
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme
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1 large egg, beaten
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