Dorm Dash: Chicken pot pie
Have you been craving something warm, savory, hearty, flaky and filling? Try a chicken pot pie!
What you’ll need for the crust:
-3 cups all-purpose flour
-1 cup butter (cut up into 1/2 inch pieces)
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup ice water
Directions for crust:
*Place flour and butter in freezer for 30 minutes before starting the crust*
-In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined
-Add butter and mix until small balls of dough have formed
-While stirring, add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time. Add tablespoons until dough comes together and is slightly moist (not wet and sticky).
-Split dough into two balls, and roll out into two flat discs
-Cover rolled out dough discs with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes
What you’ll need for the filling:
-4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts (equivalent of 3 cups shredded cooked chicken)
-1/2 cup butter
-2 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
-1 medium white onion (chopped)
-3 cloves garlic (minced)
-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
-3 cups chicken broth
-1/4 cup heavy cream
-1 cup frozen peas
-2 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
-2 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
-Egg wash
-Black pepper
-Salt
Directions for filling:
-In a large pot on medium heat, melt butter.
-Add onions and carrots to melted butter until slightly softened (8-10 minutes)
-Stir in minced garlic
-Add flour, then stir until the mixture is golden and beginning to bubble
-Gradually stir in chicken broth
-Bring filling to a boil, and cook until thick (5-8 minutes)
-Stir in chicken, peas, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper
Assembling the pie:
*Preheat oven to 375 degrees*
-Re-roll one disc of dough until about 1/4 inch thick
-Place rolled dough into a pie dish, then add filling.
-Re-roll second disc of dough until about 1/4 inch thick
-Place second disc of rolled dough on top of pie
-Trim/crimp edges
-Add small slits on top
-Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle salt
-Place pie in oven for 45 minutes or until crust is golden
-Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes
-Cut and enjoy!