INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN POTPIES

Individual Chicken Potpies image

These little pies look so appetizing with their paprika-sprinkled crust and colorful veggies in a saucy filling. Always well-received by guests, they taste elegantly rich. Sometimes, I adapt the recipe and make one large casserole.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
PASTRY:
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup shortening
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in butter until onion is tender. Add flour until blended. Stir in the broth, milk, broccoli, cauliflower, celery and carrot. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese. Divide chicken among four ungreased 1-1/2-cup baking dishes. Top with vegetable mixture. , For pastry, combine the flour, salt and paprika in a bowl; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into four portions; roll out each to 1/8-in. thickness. Place pastry over vegetable mixture. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of dish; flute edges. Cut slits in top. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 811 calories, Fat 51g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1021mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.