This is one of those recipes that make me say, "I thought this was harder to make! Why don't I make this more often?" Growing up I HATED pot pies!Mostly, I hated that they had peas in them so the whole thing was tainted! In actuality, they are quite delicious and when you make your own, you can leave the yucky things out.
THE INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup milk
2 cups cooked chicken
1 cooked potato, diced
1 cup frozen veggies, optional
2 prepared pie crusts (store bought or make your own)
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and cook about 5 minutes until translucent. Add in the flour, salt and pepper. Whisk and cook over low until smooth.
Slowly add in the milk and then the chicken broth. Heat to a boil, whisking constantly and cook for one minute.
Take the saucepan off the heat and mix the sauce with the chicken and veggies. Pour over your prepared pie crust in a pie plate or casserole dish. You may notice in my pictures that there are no veggies in my pot pie. This is because my children are weirdos that don't like veggies very much. I usually make a mixed veggie dish with this and add it to my personal plate.
Add the top pie crust and poke a few holes in the top layer of crust for steam to escape. I like to use the crust pieces I trim off to make a design on the top of the pie or just bake them like a little extra treat as I did this time.
Bake at 425 for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. I like to let this cool for just about 10-15 minutes before ringing the dinner bell!
I really like this dish for the happy way it makes me feel. Comfort food is my favorite food!
