CHICKEN PIE FROM AMISH COOKBOOK

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Make and share this Chicken Pie from Amish Cookbook recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeckyF

Time 2h

Yield 1 9x13 pie

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 fat hen, cooked until tender
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 -3 cups cooked frozen mixed peas carrots and potatoes
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

Filling: Remove chicken from bones.
Cut meat into bite sized pieces.
Set aside.
Melt butter; stir in flour.
Blend in chicken broth and milk, and cook until smooth and sllightly thickened.
Add chicken to gravy.
Spread vegetables on bottom of greased baking pan.
Pour chicken gravy over top.
Crust: Mix dry ingredients together.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles peas.
Stir in milk and mix well.
Add egg and blend.
Roll out dough, then spread over chicken.
Cut slits in dough to permit steam to escape.
Bake at 425F for 20 to 30 minutes or until crust is brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2782.8, Fat 139.5, SaturatedFat 56.4, Cholesterol 685.3, Sodium 7609.6, Carbohydrate 238.6, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 133.2