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Special Chicken Potpie

Special Chicken Potpie
Marcy Schewe of Danube, Minnesota relates, "This potpie topped with homemade biscuits is oh-so-comforting. It's a real family favorite."
6-8 ServingsPrep: 1 hour Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), quartered
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 medium carrots, halved widthwise
  • 2 medium onions
  • 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 celery ribs, halved widthwise
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • BISCUITS:
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup milk

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first six ingredients;
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Directions (continued)

  • bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add
  • mushrooms and celery; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until
  • chicken and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove chicken and vegetables. Debone chicken; dice and set aside.
  • Slice vegetables and set aside. Strain broth, reserving 2 cups.
  • (Discard remaining broth or save for another use.)
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan; stir in flour until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in cream and reserved broth; bring to a boil. Cook
  • and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the
  • poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, peas and reserved chicken and
  • vegetables. Pour into a 2-qt. round baking dish. Set aside and keep
  • warm.
  • For biscuits, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut
  • in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk
  • just until moistened. On a floured surface, roll to 1/2-in.
  • thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place biscuits over
  • chicken mixture. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until biscuits
  • are golden brown. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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