CHICKEN DEEP DISH POTPIE

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I adapted this recipe from a cookbook that I have had for many years. It's an excellent recipe for leftover chicken. Even though it takes a bit of time to prepare, everyone agrees it's well worth it. -Bonnie Jean Lintick, Kathryn, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup cold water
FILLING:
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 to 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
Pepper to taste
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
Additional milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Set aside a third of the dough. Roll out remaining dough to fit a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Transfer pastry to baking dish; trim even with edge; set aside., For filling, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, peas, potatoes, carrots, celery and onion; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, bouillon, tarragon and pepper until smooth. gradually stir in the milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into chicken mixture; spoon into crust., Roll out reserved dough to fit top of pie. Make cutouts in pastry. Place over filling; trim, seal and flute edges. Brush additional milk over pastry. , Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

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