chicken parmesan pot pie

27 Pinches
Garden Valley, CA
Updated on Jun 4, 2014

I like a certain pot pie in the frozen section of the freezer at my local grocery store, but I figured, why buy it if i can make it with what I have on hand at home?

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced, cooked chicken
  • 1 package 10 oz. frozen broccoli florets
  • 5-6 - baby carrots, diced and cooked
  • 1 - tsp. ea. dried chives, basil, and tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried lemon thyme
  • 1/3 cup smart balance margarine, or butter
  • 1/3 cup unbleached white flour
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • PASTRY
  • 2 cups unbleached white flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup smart balance margarine or shortening
  • 4-5 tablespoons ice water

How To Make chicken parmesan pot pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Make pastry first. Combine flour and salt. Cut in margarine until it makes coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the ice water in and mix dough into a ball; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Steam broccoli and carrots with herbs for 5-7 minutes. Combine chicken, broccoli, carrots and herbs; set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a large skillet, melt margarine or butter. Blend in onion, flour, and salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Cook on low heat, stirring until mixture is bubbly. Stir in broth till it begins to thicken, then add milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring, for 1 minute or until thickened.
  • Step 5
    Gentle fold in chicken mixture and Parmesan cheese.
  • Step 6
    Roll 2/3 of the pastry to fit a 9-in pie plate. Roll pastry onto rolling pin and ease into pie plate.
  • Step 7
    Pour chicken and Parmesan mixture into pastry-lined pie plate.
  • Step 8
    Roll out remaining pastry dough and place over the top. Roll edges under and seal. Pierce with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  • Step 9
    Bake for 30-35 minutes or until crust is a light golden brown. Remove from oven and serve immediately!

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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