Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie

I am not a cook. I don't bake well. But I can follow directions well enough that sometimes I make something pretty decent. I decided to post the recipes that I like the best on our blog. Mostly, I want a record of them so I can always find them easily. Of course, it also allows me to share some yummy dinner ideas.

I first saw this recipe here. I've made it a few times and it is delicious. Anything that Brenden will eat is a keeper to me! It does take awhile, but it's worth it.

Chicken Pot Pie

1 cup chopped onion (I use one small onion)

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped carrots

1 small can of sweet whole kernel corn, drained

1/3 cup margarine

1/2 cup flour

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup Half & Half

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded

one pie crust

• Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in margarine for 10 minutes.
• Add flour to sauteed mixture, stirring well. cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Combine broth and half-and-half and gradually stir into vegetable mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in salt and pepper. Add chicken and stir well.
• Pour mixture into a greased 2 qt. shallow casserole dish. Top with pastry. Cut slits in pastry.
• Bake at 400 for 40 minutes or until golden brown.