Hearty Chicken Pot Pie
Who wouldn't love a good chicken pie? i got this recipe from creative cook's kitchen. I have been using their recipes for years and this is a very good one.
Steps
Making the crust:.
In a large bowl , combine flour and salt.
Using a pastry blender or 2 knives , cut butter into flour mixture to form coarse crumbs.
Beat together 1 egg and water.
Add to flour mixture.
Mix until a soft dough forms.
Shape into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap.
Chill for 1 hour.
Making the filling:.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large skillet , melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and thyme.
Saute for 5 minutes.
Whisk together cream , broth , flour , cornstarch and paprika.
Add to onion mixture.
Whisk until thick.
Add carrots , peas and chicken to cream mixture.
Mix well.
Pour into a 6 inch deep-dish pie pan.
On a lightly floured surface , roll out dough into a 12 inch circle.
Place on top of filling.
Trim excess dough.
Flute edges of pie.
Prick the top of crust with a fork or cut slits to allow steam to escape during baking.
Lightly beat remaining egg.
Brush crust with egg and bake until filling is bubbly and crust is browned , about 3.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour, salt, butter, eggs, ice water, onion, dried thyme, whipping cream, chicken broth, cornstarch, paprika, carrot, frozen peas, cooked chicken