Breadstick Topped Chicken Pie Food

CROWD-PLEASING CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place the chicken, potatoes, and carrots into a Dutch oven pan. Then pour the broth over the top.
• Place the pan over medium high heat and bring the broth to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan, and simmer 18 minutes.
• Add the asparagus and continue simmering for 2 minutes.
• Remove the potatoes, carrots, and asparagus with a slotted spoon and drain well. Remove the chicken to a cutting board to cool slightly. Set aside 2 cups of the broth and throw away the remaining broth.
• When the chicken has cooled, tear it into large shreds and place the shreds back in the pan. Return the vegetables to the pan and cover the pan.
• Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir the onion into the butter and cook for 2 minutes.
• Whisk the flour and seasoning salt in with the onions. Stirring continuously, cook for 1 minute or until the flour bubbles but isn't brown.
• Slow stir in the 2 cups of reserved broth and bring to a boil. Stir and boil for 1 minute.
• Reduce the heat to low and stir in the whipping cream. Cook the sauce, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes or until thick.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat well. Make sure the chicken, veggies, and sauce are spread out evenly in the dish.
• Sprinkle pot pie filling with mushrooms.
• Separate the breadstick dough into 8 strips. Twist 3 of the dough strips and place them lengthwise over the filling.
• Twist the remaining 5 strips of dough and place them crosswise over the top to form a lattice pattern.
• Melt the remaining butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Brush the breadstick dough strips with the melted butter.
• Bake pot pie for 35 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly around the edges. If the dough seems to be browning too quickly, cover the pan with foil to finish baking.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Make the dough: Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer; sprinkle in the yeast and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, butter, sugar, fine salt and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water; mix with the paddle attachment until a slightly sticky dough forms, 5 minutes.
• Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until very smooth and soft, 3 minutes. Roll into a 2-foot-long log; cut into 16 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch-long breadstick; arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth; let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Make the topping: Brush the breadsticks with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with the garlic powder and oregano. Brush the warm breadsticks with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the flavored salt.

BREADSTICK TOPPED CHICKEN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Unroll breadstick dough, separate, twist, and set aside.
• Cook vegetables according to package directions until tender; drain well.
• Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite sized pieces and saute over medium heat in a Dutch oven coated with nonstick cooking spray until lightly browned and juices run clear.
• Add cooked vegetables, jarred cheese sauce, and milk.
• Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Be careful or it will stick.
• Pour hot mixture into an ungreased 13x9x2 baking dish.
• Immediately place twisted breadsticks side by side over chicken mixture, gently stretching to fit.
• Sprinkly top of breadsticks with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings.
• Bake, uncovered, 20-30 minutes or until top is deep golden brown.
• If you cannot find the Ragu Cheese Creations Sauce (my grocery store does not carry it anymore) you may use Alfredo sauce, or any other jarred cheese sauce or white sauce.

YOU AND ME CHICKEN POT PIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 4 individual-sized baking dishes with cooking spray.
• Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few turns of pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, turning once. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
• Add 2 more teaspoons of the oil, the leeks, and the celery to the pan and cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the potatoes, green beans, garlic, and remaining salt and pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Add the milk to the pan. Stir the flour into the chicken broth until dissolved and add to the pan. Cook, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken, peas, parsley, and thyme. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dishes.
• Put the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil into a small bowl. Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it into quarters. Place a quarter sheet on top of each baking dish and brush with olive oil. Repeat with remaining 3 baking dishes. Tuck the edges of the phyllo into the dish rim. Top each pie with Parmesan.
• Place on a baking sheet and bake until the filling is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

NIKKI'S HEALTHY BUT HEARTY DOUBLE CRUSTED CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Cook and drain carrots and peas. Set aside. Defrost chicken until warm. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 375°F In 2-quart saucepan, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, bouillon cubes, pepper, and milk with a wire whisk until blended. The bouillon cubes may take a while to dissolve. That's okay. Next stir in onion. Cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Stir in soup and sour cream. Add chicken and vegetables; mix well. Cook, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated.
• Unroll 1 pie crust and fit the bottom and sides of a greased 2-quart round casserole. You may have to use a rolling pin to make the crust larger. Use a basting brush to lightly coat the crust with the egg whites. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and distribute evenly. Next, unroll second pie crust and place over hot filling. Seal edges of the 2 crusts together and flute as desired. Brush the remainder of the egg whites on the top crust. Cut a small 'X' in the center of the top crust.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and mixture is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.