Family Circles Lean Chickenturkey Pot Pie Food

TURKEY POT PIE

Steps:

• line 9 inch pie plate with 1st crust.
• set other crust to side.
• mix remaining ingredients in large bowl.
• pour into pie plate.
• top with remaining crust.
• put small slits in top crust.
• bake for about 1 hour in 350 degree oven.
• when done let set for about 10 minutes.

TASTY TURKEY/CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Combine miracle whip, flour, boullion and pepper in a medium saucepan.
• Gradually add milk.
• Cook stirring constantly over low heat until thickened.
• Add meat and veggies.
• Heat thoroughly while stirring occasionally.
• Pour into an 8-inch square pan.
• Unroll crescent roll dough into two rectangles.
• Press perforations together to seal.
• Place rectangles side by side to form a sqaure.
• Place seams together.
• Place square over filling and press around edges to seal.
• Bake at 375 15-20 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

CHICKEN/TURKEY POT PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425.
• Prepare pie crust for a two-crust pie.
• In a medium saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat.
• Add onion; cook two minutes or until tender.
• Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended.
• Gradually stir in broth and milk; cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.
• Add chicken and mixed vegetables, remove from heat.
• Spoon chicken mixture into crust-lined pan.
• Top with second crust and flute; cut slits in several places.
• Bake at 425 for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

TURKEY/CHICKEN POT PIE WITH HERBED DUMPLING CRUST

Steps:

• Melt margarine in large saucepan. Add mushrooms and cook a few minutes.
• Sprinkle with flour and cook 5 minutes, but do not brown. Whisk in stock and milk and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat. Add seasonings and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
• Add chicken/turkey and vegetables.
• Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 3 quart casserole dish.
• Prepare dumpling crust by combining flour with baking powder, parsley, dill, and salt.
• Cut in margarine until it's in tiny bits. Sprinkle mixture with 1/2 cup milk and gather together to form dough.
• Roll dough on floured surface to fit the top of the casserole dish.
• Spoon poultry mixture into casserole and place dough directly on top.
• Cut steam slits through dough and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons milk.
• Bake 30-35 minutes.

HEALTHY KID FRIENDLY CHICKEN OR TURKEY POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375 degrees.
• Heat enough olive oil to thinly films the bottom of the saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften. Add carrots and cook 5 minutes to soften.
• Set aside.
• Melt butter. Wisk in flour and mix well. Mixture will be dry. Gradually add 1 Cup stock to the saucepan. Cool 2-3 minutes until mixture begins to thicken and takes on a golden color.
• Add chicken, corn and any additional stock to achieve consistency. (Some like it soupy, some like it thicker.) Add salt to taste.
• Place Mixture in baking dish and top with pie crust. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 25 minutes or until crust is golden and pie is bubbly.
• **Variation: Mashed potatoes can be substituted for pie crust topping.
• **The longer you leave the chicken in the poached water to cool, the moister it will be.