Chicken Potpie (Pie in the Sky) Recipe

Name: Chicken Potpie (Pie in the Sky)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick); 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 teaspoon heavy cream; 1 3- to 3 1/2-pound roasting chicken, cut into serving pieces; 1 cup all purpose flour; 2 cups dry white wine; Salt to taste; 5 black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon thyme; Several sprigs parsley; 1 bay leaf; 3 medium size potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 6 carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 8 stalks celery, scraped, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 large zucchini or two small ones, sliced 1/4-inch thickness, then halved; 4 tablespoons flour for roux; 4 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon heavy cream
1 3- to 3 1/2-pound roasting chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 cup all purpose flour
2 cups dry white wine
Salt to taste
5 black peppercorns
1 teaspoon thyme
Several sprigs parsley
1 bay leaf
3 medium size potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
6 carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
8 stalks celery, scraped, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large zucchini or two small ones, sliced 1/4-inch thickness, then halved
4 tablespoons flour for roux
4 tablespoons butter

1
In a food processor or with a pastry cutter, cut the shortening and the butter into the flour, salt and sugar until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
2
In a separate bowl, combine one tablespoon of beaten egg (reserve the rest for glazing the crust) with the water and vinegar.
3
Add it all at once and mix until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.
4
Turn out the dough briefly and knead it for two turns on a lightly floured surface.
5
Form it into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours.
6
When ready to assemble the pie, spread a sheet of wax paper on a flat surface and dust it with flour.
7
Dust a rolling pin and roll out the dough until it is about 1/16th of an inch thick, rotating the wax paper, not the dough, as you go along.
8
Dust the dough if necessary.
9
Remaining dough can be used to make decorative patterns on top of the crust.
10
After laying the crust over the pie, coat it with the remaining egg wash mixed with 1 teaspoon heavy cream.

800

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Chicken Potpie (Pie in the Sky) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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