Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons chilled butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, cut into pieces
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups peeled cubed potatoes
  • 1 cup sliced carrot
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • For crust, combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl.Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
  • Gradually add the water, mixing gently with a fork. Gather into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes.
  • For filling, heat broth to a boil in a dutch oven or large saucepan. Add vegetables; simmer 10-15 minutes or until tender.
  • Blend flour with milk; stir into the broth mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in cheese, chicken, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat until cheese melts.
  • Spoon into a 10-in (2-1/2-3 qt)casserole dish. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured board, roll crust to fit top of casserole, trimming edges as necessary. Place in casserole over filling;seal edges. Make several slits in center of crust for steam to escape. Bake 425 for 40 minutes or until golden.