Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
Pie Crust
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup ice water
Pie Filling
1 pound skinless boneless chicken tenderloins
1 cup carrots
1/2 cup celery
5 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1 tsp minced garlic
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup whole milk
1 cup frozen peas
Egg Wash
1 egg
1 Tbsp milk
Directions
1. To a food processor, add the flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse until the butter has been broken up into pea-sized pieces.
2. Add half of the water, pulsing a few times to combine. Then add the remaining water and pulse again until a dough has formed.
3. Place dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold into self until the flour is fully incorporated.
4. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap to chill in the refrigerator while preparing filling.
5. In a large pot combine chicken, carrots, and celery. Add enough water to cover the chicken and vegetables, then place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then allow to boil for 10 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
7. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the butter, onions, and garlic. Stirring occasionally, cook until the onions are translucent and the butter is lightly browning.
8. Wisk in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, chicken broth, and milk. Wisk and cook until no flour lumps remain, then simmer over medium-low heat until thick.
9. Remove from heat and set aside.
10. Preheat oven to 425F.
11. On a floured surface, roll out dough into two large round disks.
12. Place one disk into pie dish.
13. Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture into the crust and top with frozen peas.
14. Pour and spread gravy evenly on top.
15. Cover pie with second disk, trim excess dough along the edges and pinch to seal.
16. Slice a few slits into crust to allow steam to escape.
17. Mix egg with milk and using a pastry brush, brush the crust with egg wash.
18. Bake for 35 minutes or until the top of the crust is golden brown.
19. Remove from oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!