Tammy's Recipes

Flaky crust and thick creamy chicken and gravy filling make this homemade chicken potpie recipe a real treat!

Crust Ingredients:

2 1/4 cup white flour
1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 3/4 cup butter
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon vinegar
1 egg
1/2 cup cold water

Filling ingredients:

6 cups frozen mixed peas, carrots, and corn*
1-2 cups chopped onion
4 1/2 cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon added)
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked cubed chicken
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups milk
1 c flour
1/2 teaspoon parsley
3/4 t pepper

Filling Instructions:

1. In a stock pot, heat chicken broth, onion, garlic, and vegetables. Bring to a boil and simmer until onions are starting to turn translucent. Add butter and chicken.

2. In mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, parsley and pepper. Gradually add to boiling mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Boil for a few minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.

Crust Instructions:

1. Mix flour, butter, sugar, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, beat vinegar, egg, and water. Add to flour/butter mixture to make a dough. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 15 minutes. (I usually refrigerate for an hour or more.)

3. Roll into three bottom crusts and three top crusts. Put crusts into ungreased 9-inch pie plates***. Pour filling in, and cover with top crusts. Pinch edges to seal, and cut steam vents in top using a fork or knife.

4. Bake at 425 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

*I usually cook up some fresh carrots.

**This recipe makes a huge amount, so what I normally do is freeze some of the crust (in a lump, not yet rolled) and make 1/3 or 2/3 of the filling recipe. Then the next time I want potpie, I thaw the crust in the fridge, roll out, and make some filling. :D

***I have also made this recipe in other baking dishes, such as 9 x 13. It doesn't look like a pie, then, but still tastes great! :) And it's easier for large crowds :D

This is a delicious homemade chicken potpie. The crust is mild and flaky, and the filling is delicious. I have even made this up ahead of time and refrigerated until I needed to bake it. This is one of my favorite uses for leftover chicken. My rating: 9/10