Although I've never been a big fan of pot pies, Left Brain likes them so I gave this recipe a shot and I loved it. He said it's the best he's ever had. Please keep in mind that this is the best of MY cooking and that's another whole story.
Add to that the fact it's simple, uses four ingredients and is a cute as can be to serve makes it a winner.
The recipe I found says to use 2 cups Green Giant frozen mixed vegetables (thawed), but I didn't think the big guy would care if I used a 15 oz can mixed vegetables as long as it was his brand and that seemed easier to me.
The next ingredient is one cup chopped chicken. This was easy peasy because I had some left over rotisserie chicken from another meal. I hardly ever cook chicken anymore, it's easier to pick it up all cooked and ready and then dissect it at home.
The third ingredient is a can of cream of chicken soup - had that in my pantry, so was good to go.
The fourth, and last, thing is a 16.3 oz Pillsbury Grands flakey layers refrigerated biscuits. I couldn't find this, so went with another brand, but that didn't seem to make any difference.
Heat the oven to 375 F. In a medium bowl, combine vegetables, chicken and soup; mix well. I tossed in some chopped onion and added some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper as well.
This is where it gets hinkey. The recipe goes into great detail about pressing each biscuit into a 5 1/2 inch round and then placing it into one of the greased regular sized muffin cups. Firmly pressing in the bottom and up the side, forming a 3/4" rim. I just smooshed each biscuit into a larger circle and jammed it into the muffin tin...I mean, come on...let's keep this simple!
The next part is like a Lucille Ball comedy. They state to spoon a generous 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each, then pull the edges of the dough over the filing towards the center; pleat and pinch dough gently to hold in place. Yeah right.
First off, there's way more chicken mixture than the generous 1/3 cup they call for and I'm not throwing it out, so I wedged all it into those eight biscuits and let me tell you...there wasn't a chance in a #*@& of pulling any dough up and over, much less pleating and pressing gently to hold in place.
I left my chicken mixture sitting inside the biscuit and slammed the muffin tins into the oven.
Bake at 375 for 20 - 22 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Cool one minute and remove from pan.
Here is a photo of how mine actually came out - I don't think not being able to fold the dough over the top hurt them one little bit.
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| Mine don't have the dough pulled up like the image below, but this was easier and they were just as tasty. |
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Okay, now that I see them side by side I have to admit that their version is cuter, but my standards are not that high and I can live with it.
My mind is spinning with all the possibilities with this. I can envision Mexican and Greek versions and some sort of egg bake for breakfasts when I want to impress Left Brain...that that need ever arise.
Long Live the Queen of Pot ..Pot Pies that is
Well, I am far lazier than you. I just hop myself down to KFC and buy my Chicken Pot Pies ... and I have to say they taste pretty good with no effort on my part. That said, they are not as cute as your versions and I have no way of telling if they taste as good, so for now, I'll stick with my lazy dazy method.
ReplyDeleteI have this haunting feeling that I never let you know I received my wonderful little package ... My daughter will looooove it. You are sooo cool and talented. If I did tell you before, it is worth repeating. If I didn't ... shame on me:( It's that Old Poop thing that we have discussed in the past ... we have discussed it, right? Oh my, I better go fix dinner before I get into deerper trouble here. You have a nice evening Queen of Slammin & Jammin in the Kitchen.
Andrea @ From The Sol
I like this recipe. I don't cook much, but even I might try this. It looks very tasty. I buy my chicken already roasted too. It's so much easier. I think you did a great job with your pies. They look much heartier than the cutsie ones. You have a great day now, hugs, Edna B.
ReplyDeleteDear Queen of Kitchen and Life in General. I usually try to keep an arm's length from cooking, but your cute recipe poses a challenge, and I think I can still keep an arm's length and just trow the ingredients at my muffin pan! By the way, during Christmas Audubon Bird Count last week, my husband and I saw the ONLY TWO CAROLINA WRENS in the whole count area around here! We are still celebrating/gyrating, so if you feel any earth tremors it is us! pond lois
ReplyDeletenow, just practicing accessing Goggle to print my picture along with pond lois declaration...when I comment....
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