Friday, February 02, 2007

Super Simple Chicken Pot Pie

I originally received this recipe from a Super Suppers demo. I have since made it work for me.

Here are the ingredients:

About two chicken breasts - I have used the leftover meat from a whole chicken cooked in the crockpot, or, if this is a last minute dinner plan, I have stopped by the grocery store to pick up a fully-cooked deli chicken. If all else fails you can keep canned chicken in your pantry. One large size can will work great (12.5 oz) or if you want chunky chicken use two!

1 15-oz jar of Alfredo Sauce. I love Classico Roasted Garlic Alfredo.

1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots. I just add until it looks "right" and any veggies will do. This is a great way to use up leftover veggies.

2 T chopped pimentos. I never have these but I've been told a roasted red pepper would work too (Apparently red peppers can be roasted and then frozen)

Salt & pepper to taste

ADD THYME...I'm guessing ....maybe one tsp. This really adds a nice flavor.

1 package Pillsbury pie crusts. You can use a generic brand but I've tried a few and the Pillsbury always tastes better.

  1. Preheat the oven to 375.
  2. Stir together the chicken, pasta sauce, and veggies. Stir in seasonings.
  3. Line a pie pan with one piece of the pie dough. Fill with the chicken mixture. Top with remaining piece of pie dough and crimp the edges.
  4. Use a brush to apply an egg wash to the top of the pie. An egg wash is one egg mixed with about a tablespoon of water. You then take a brush and brush the wash (you won't use it all) over the top of your pie.
  5. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and pie is hot and bubbly
This is definitely a family favorite! It takes 10-15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of baking time. I've included some pictures of the prep below. We usually serve it with salad. I figure since it's not a LOWFAT recipe at least I can wash it down with some ruffage. Let me also say that as a family we are trying to eat less of stuff like this (hydrogenated fat in the crusts, and extra fat in the pasta sauce), but I'm not perfect and every now and then I need a "SAVE ME" dinner. Hope someone enjoys this!






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