What's for Dinner? . . . Chicken Pot Pie

Today I'm sharing one of our favorite winter recipes. It really warms you up on a cold winter day. It takes about 1 to 1-1/2 hours in food prep time, but it is worth it!

CHICKEN POT PIE

1-3 TBSP. Butter 

2 Stalks Celery, diced

2 Carrots, peeled and diced or sliced

1 Small Onion, diced

1/4 Cup Flour

1/2 tsp. Salt (optional)

1 Cup Chicken Broth

1 Cup Milk

1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup, undiluted

4 Cups Cooked Chicken or Turkey, cubed

Melt butter (I cut back on butter wherever I can and use about 1 TBSP.), saute carrots, celery and onion until soft. [I start with the carrots since they take the longest to cook.]

Stir in flour and salt, if desired [I don't add any salt]

Gradually add milk and broth stirring constantly until thickened. 

Fold in soup and meat.

Spoon mixture into 9x13 inch pan and set aside.

Crust

1-1/2 Cups Flour

3/4 tsp. Baking Powder

1 tsp. Salt

3 TBSP. Butter or Margarine

1/2 Cup Milk

2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

For crust, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into mixture. 

Add milk and mix to form a soft dough. Roll into a 12x10 inch rectangle.

Sprinkle with cheese and roll up cinnamon roll style. 

Slice into 1/2 inch wheels and place on chicken or turkey mixture. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Enjoy!


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