Cheddar Chicken Pie Recipes

Steps:

• For crust, in a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut butter in flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the water, mixing gently with a fork. Gather into a ball. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. , For filling, place broth in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil over high heat. Add vegetables. Reduce heat; simmer until vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine flour and milk; stir into broth mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese, chicken, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat until cheese melts. Spoon into a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Set aside. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough for crust to fit top of casserole, trimming edges as necessary. Place on casserole over filling; seal edges. Make several slits in center of crust for steam to escape. , Bake at 425° until golden brown, about 40 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
• Make the filling: Melt the butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the the flour and whisk until bubbling.
• Whisk in the milk until smooth, then add the chicken, peas and carrots, pearl onions, potato, salt, and pepper . Stir until everything is well coated, then continue to cook until the filling is bubbling and the liquid has thickened slightly, 7-10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Make the biscuits: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Using your a fork, your hands, or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients, leaving pea-sized chunks.
• Add the buttermilk and fold with a rubber spatula until a thick dough comes together.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Bring the dough together into one large mass, then roll out with a rolling pin to about 1 ½-2 inches (4-5 centimeters) thick.
• Using a 2-3-inch (5-7 centimeter) biscuit cutter or small glass dipped in flour, cut out rounds from the dough. Cut out all of the rounds, then place on top of the filling so the dough does not warm too much. Re-roll the dough scraps if needed. You should have about 10 biscuits total.
• Brush tops of the biscuits with the beaten egg and top with cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with chives before serving.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• For crust, combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl.Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
• Gradually add the water, mixing gently with a fork. Gather into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes.
• For filling, heat broth to a boil in a dutch oven or large saucepan. Add vegetables; simmer 10-15 minutes or until tender.
• Blend flour with milk; stir into the broth mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in cheese, chicken, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat until cheese melts.
• Spoon into a 10-in (2-1/2-3 qt)casserole dish. Set aside.
• On a lightly floured board, roll crust to fit top of casserole, trimming edges as necessary. Place in casserole over filling;seal edges. Make several slits in center of crust for steam to escape. Bake 425 for 40 minutes or until golden.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt 1/4 stick of butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook on low heat 2 minutes. Reserve this mixture. Melt remaining 1/4 stick butter in 5 quart skillet on medium heat. Add garlic, onions and carrots. Cook on medium for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a low boil. Whisk in the prepared roux (butter-flour mixture) and return filling to a boil until it thickens. Add reserved chicken and peas and remove from heat. You may cool and refrigerate for up to one day, if planning in advance. Cut pastry in circles 1 inch larger than baking dishes. Place pastry on top on press around sides to seal. Beat egg with a whisk until smooth. Brush each pot pie top with the beaten egg. Cut a small hole in center of pastry top to vent. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 20-30 minutes, until top is golden and filling is bubbling.