Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie

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Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 5 servings
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A classic dish that will please every generation.
Ingredients:
2
tablespoons butter or margarine, divided

1
pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2
teaspoon salt

1/2
teaspoon dried thyme

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

1
package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, such as potatoes, peas and carrots, thawed and drained

1
can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup, undiluted

1/3
cup dry white wine or milk

1
refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 15-ounce package), at room temperature



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium broilerproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt, thyme and pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.

2.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in vegetables, soup and wine; simmer 5 minutes.

3.
Meanwhile, unwrap pie crust. Using small cookie cutter, make decorative cut-outs from pastry to allow steam to escape.

4.
Remove skillet from heat; top with pie crust. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Arrange cut-outs attractively over crust, if desired. Brush crust with melted butter. Bake 12 minutes. Turn oven to broil. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat 2 minutes or until crust is golden brown and chicken mixture is bubbly.


Tip: If you skin and debone chicken breasts yourself, be sure to reserve both the bones and skin. Let these scraps collect in a resealable food storage bag in your freezer and soon there will be enough to make flavorful homemade chicken stock.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Protein 32 g
Fiber 5 g
Carbohydrate 46 g
Cholesterol 91 mg
Total Fat 29 g
Calories 585
Sodium 1227 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 3-1/2
Starch 3
Fat 4


This recipe appears in: Chicken