microwave enchilada-style chicken pie

Name: Microwave Enchilada-style Chicken Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) chopped onions; 1 can(s) 5-ounce can chunk chicken, drained, chopped; 1 can(s) 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, well drained; 3/4 cup(s) ripe olives, sliced, drained; 4 ounce(s) (1 cup) monterey jack or cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper; 3 - drops hot pepper sauce; ## CRUST; 1 package(s) 15-ounce package refrigerated pie crusts; 1 teaspoon(s) flour; 1 - egg; 1 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce

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virginia duncan

decatur, AR

Updated on Mar 12, 2015

This recipe came from an old Pillsbury Cookbook. I don't think I have ever made a casserole dish totally cooked in the microwave. It is fast and what a great thing for summer to Keep from heating up the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Microwave

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onions
1 can 5-ounce can chunk chicken, drained, chopped
1 can 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, well drained
3/4 cup ripe olives, sliced, drained
4 ounces (1 cup) monterey jack or cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 - drops hot pepper sauce
CRUST
1 package 15-ounce package refrigerated pie crusts
1 teaspoon flour
1 - egg
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

How To Make microwave enchilada-style chicken pie

Step 1

Prepare pie crust according to package directions for unfilled one-crust pie using 9-inch microwave-safe pan or 10-inch microwave-safe tart pan.

Step 2

Flute edges. Generously prick crust with fork. In medium bowl, combine 1 egg and Worcestershire sauce; blend well. brush lightly over pie crust. (Reserve any remaining egg mixture for filling)
Step 3

Microwave on High for 6 to 8 minutes, rotating pan 1/2 turn every 2 minutes. Crust is done when surface appears dry and flaky.
Step 4

FILLING; Place onions in small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside.
Step 5

To assemble pie, layer chicken, cooked onions, chiles, olives and cheese in cooked pie crust. To reserved egg mixture, add milk, 3 eggs, salt, cumin, garlic powder, pepper and hot pepper sauce; blend well. Pour mixture slowly over cheese.
Step 6

Microwave on HIGH for 8 to 11 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean, rotating pan once halfway through cooking. Let stand on flat surface 5 minutes before serving.
Step 7

To serve, top each serving with salsa, sour cream, avocado slice and parsley.
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