Chicken And Rice Pie

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This is a modified version of a recipe from 365 ways to cook chicken. It is my standard meal to take to new moms. Nearly everyone asks for the recipe! Not only does it taste delicious, the pie looks impressive, too!

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Steps

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Preheat oven: 375.

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Put first pie crust in pie plate.

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Melt butter over medium heat.

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Cook onion , celery , and garlic about 3 minutes.

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Add soup , milk , chicken , parsley , lime juice , nutmeg , and pepper.

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Stir and heat.

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You will be making two layers of rice each topped with a layer of chicken sauce.

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Start by spreading a layer of rice on pie crust.

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Then follow with chicken sauce.

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Repeat.

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Top with remaining pie crust.

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Brush with a beaten egg , if desired.

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Bake 30 minutes-1 hour , depending on your oven.

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Ingredients

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pastry for double-crust pie, butter, celery, onion, garlic, condensed cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, cooked chicken, parsley, lime juice, ground nutmeg, ground black pepper, cooked rice