Chicken Herb Pie
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A comforting, savory chicken pie featuring a medley of vegetables and mushrooms, topped with golden, poppy seed-dusted biscuits. This classic recipe is perfect for a hearty family meal and can be prepared ahead for convenience.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 45 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- saucepan
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Chicken | cooked, coarsely diced |
| 1 pkg (10 oz) | Frozen Carrots and Peas | cooked and drained |
| 1 bunch | Baby Onions | peeled |
| 1/2 cup | Celery | diced |
| 1 can (2 oz) | Whole Mushrooms | drained |
| 1/4 cup | Butter | divided |
| 1 tbsp | All-Purpose Flour | none |
| 1 cup | Chicken Broth | none |
| 1/3 cup | Cream | none |
| 1/8 tsp | Marjoram | none |
| to taste | Salt and Pepper | none |
| as needed | Biscuits | for topping |
| to taste | Poppy Seeds | for garnish |
Instructions
Preparation
- Place 2 cups cooked chicken in a deep 9-inch pie pan.
- Sauté 1 bunch baby onions, 1/2 cup diced celery, and 1 can whole mushrooms in a portion of the 1/4 cup butter until golden.
- Remove vegetables from the saucepan and spread them evenly over the 2 cups cooked chicken along with the 1 pkg frozen carrots and peas.
Sauce and Baking
- In the saucepan, blend 1 tbsp all-purpose flour with the remaining 1/4 cup butter, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually add 1 cup chicken broth and 1/3 cup cream, cooking until thickened while stirring constantly.
- Add 1/8 tsp marjoram and salt and pepper to taste, then pour the sauce over the chicken mixture.
- To bake, preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 25 minutes.
- Increase heat to 425°F, top with biscuits, sprinkle with poppy seeds, and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The assembled pie can be wrapped and frozen before baking. To serve, remove the wrap and bake as directed.
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