CHICKEN POT PIE WITH HERB AND CHEDDAR CRUST

Chicken Pot Pie with Herb and Cheddar Crust image

We added fresh thyme and cheddar cheese to Pillsbury pie crusts for a delicious makeover of the classic chicken pot pie.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1/3 cup butter
1/4 small onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup milk
2 1/2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (from 12-oz bag)

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Remove pie crusts from pouches; unroll 1 crust in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate. Press firmly against side and bottom of plate.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour on work surface; unroll second crust on surface. Sprinkle cheese and thyme evenly over crust, pressing into crust with hands, then with rolling pin so most of the cheese gets pressed into the dough.
In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Season well with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/3 cup flour until well blended. Gradually add broth and milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in chicken and mixed vegetables; heat until hot. Remove from heat.
Spoon hot chicken mixture into crust-lined plate. Place herb and cheese crust, cheese side up, over filling; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g