Chicken pot pie is one of those comfort foods that reminds us of family dinners in an era where sitting around the table together was a regular occurrence. Even though our days are now more action-packed, it’s important to make time for these same heart-warming dinners with our families today. This recipe for chicken pot pie will help create lasting memories of home-cooked comfort for years to come.
Ingredients
- Food Processor Pie Crust
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 ribs celery chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves smallgarlic minced
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 package frozen mixed vegetables 16 oz.
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons water
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Instructions
- Prepare half of Food Processor Pie Crust recipe for one crust. Cover pie crust dough with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat until melted. Add celery, onion and garlic and cook until tender.
- Add flour, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Blend in milk and chicken stock. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and boil until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken and vegetables. Pour into greased casserole.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Lightly flour counter and roll pie crust dough large enough to cover top of casserole dish. Place pie crust on top of chicken mixture. Crimp edges of pie crust. With a sharp knife, cut vent slits in top of crust.
- In small bowl, mix egg with water. Brush over crust.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
Recipe Notes
For a quick version, use a purchased rotisserie chicken and refrigerated pie crust. One 2-pound rotisserie chicken yields about 4 cups chopped cooked chicken.
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TAGS: chicken, food processor
CATEGORIES: Everyday Recipes, main courses
