Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. Parkay margarine
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
  • 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 2 1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas and onions, thawed, drained
  • 1 c. thin carrot slices
  • 1/2 c. celery slices
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped chives
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1/3 c. margarine

Method

  • Melt margarine over low heat in saucepan.
  • Blend in flour and seasonings.
  • Gradually add buttermilk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Add chicken and vegetables.
  • Continue cooking ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon into 1 1/2-quart casserole. Combine dry ingredients.
  • Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in chives.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons egg and combine remaining egg and buttermilk to flour mixture, mixing just until moistened.
  • On lightly floured surface, knead dough ten times.
  • Roll out dough to 10-inch circle.
  • Place over chicken mixture.
  • Brush with reserved egg.
  • Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  • Serves 6 to 8.