CHICKEN HAM 'N' MUSHROOM PIE

Chicken Ham 'N' Mushroom Pie image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
3 cups water
1 medium carrot, cut into chunks
1 celery rib, cut into chunks
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
PASTRY:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
5 to 6 teaspoons cold water
GLAZE:
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-55 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove meat and skin from the bones; discard skin and bones. Cut the meat into chunks; set aside. Strain broth and set aside., In a skillet, saute the mushrooms and ham in butter until mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle with flour, pepper and nutmeg; stir until blended. gradually stir in 1-3/4 cups reserved broth (refrigerate any remaining broth for another use). Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in peas and reserved chicken. Cool., Meanwhile, combine the flours, Parmesan cheese and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and lemon juice. Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 9-in. square., Transfer chicken mixture to an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish. Place pastry over filling; trim and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Beat egg white and water; brush over pastry. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and the crust is golden brown. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

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