After multiple attempts at the perfect crispy and fool proof crust, I have finally put it together! I started making chicken pot pie about three and a half years ago and over the time I created something my brother requests every time he comes into town and even if I had just made it the night before I do it again! You just can’t get tired of it.
Chicken Pot Pie
Equipment
- 9" pie pan
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 ½ c flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ c + 2 Tbsp butter cubed and chilled
- ½ c + 2 Tbsp shortening chilled
- ½ c ice cold water
Filling
- ⅓ c butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- ⅓ c flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 c chicken broth
- 1 large chicken breast cubed and cooked
- 2 c mixed veggies
Instructions
Crust
- Mix together the flour and salt.
- Add shortening and cubed butter.
- Cut them into the flour mix until it resembles the coarseness of oatmeal.
- Add the water then mix and form dough into a ball.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for a half hour or fridge an hour.
- Once the dough is firm, unwarp onto a floured surface and cut in half the ball in half.
- Working with the first half, roll it out so it will fit your 9" pie pan.
- Line a pie pan with the first pie crust you rolled out.
- Roll out the other pie crust and set it aside.
Filling
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a pan on medium heat melt your butter and add the onion to the pan and cook the until they are transparent and softened.
- Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Once those ingredients have been incorporated, add in your broth. Stir occasionally until it has thickened.
- When it has thickened, add the veggies and chicken. Let simmer for 5 minutes and then spoon everything into your pie pan.
- Cover the top with your second crust, trim and seal the edges then add three slits to the top.
- Place the pie in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Take the pie out of the oven and add foil to the edges to prevent burning. Place back in the over for 10 additional minutes.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes, cut, and serve.
Video
Notes
Filling: I don’t add much seasoning to my filling but do add seasonings to the chicken when I cook it, I add paprika, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme
Sides: Since this already has most of your food groups, we pair this dish with a side of fruit, fruit salad or smoothies.
Sides: Since this already has most of your food groups, we pair this dish with a side of fruit, fruit salad or smoothies.