chicken pot pie

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Dawn Tyus
Dayton, OH

My family loves this recipe, so i thought i might share it with you guys.The crust is what separates it from other pies; Hope you enjoy! I add 1/2 c. chopped celery to the pie, this is optional. Also find this to be good with a tossed salad, but my husband likes it with mashed potatoes also.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8. Depending on portion size. To make this easier, you can buy whole rotisserie chicken
prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For chicken pot pie

  • 2 c
    chicken or turkey-cut up
  • 1/3 c
    butter or margerine
  • 1/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/3 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 3/4 c
    chicken broth
  • 2/3 c
    milk
  • 1 pkg
    10 oz frozen peas and carrots
  • CELERY SEED PASTRY
  • 2/3 c. + 2 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 2 tsp
    celery seed
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 4-5 Tbsp
    ice water

How To Make chicken pot pie

  • 1
    Heat butter over low heat till melted.Add onion and celery and cook until onions are transparent.Blend in flour and cook over low heat, stirring constantly till mixture is smooth and bubbly. Add salt and pepper.Remove from heat. Stir in broth and milk. Heat to boiling stirring constantly till smooth and thickened.Add chicken and vegetables. Reserve. Prepare crust.
  • 2
    For crust; Cut shortening into flour,celery seed and salt until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle in water, 1Tbl at a time, tossing with fork till all flour is moistened. Roll 2/3 of pastry out. Place in bottom o 9x13 in pan. Pour filling into crust.Roll remaining crust out and place on fop of filling. Make slits in top. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-60 minutes or till crust is nicely browned. Serves 6-8 depending on portion size.

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