Kittencals Turkey Or Chicken Pot Pie Recipes

KITTENCAL'S TURKEY OR CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Fit one pastry into the bottom of a 9 or 10-inch deep-dish pie plate; set aside.
• In a large skillet heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic, celery, thyme and cayenne (if using) cook for about 4 minutes.
• Add in flour and bouillon powder; stir with a wooden spoon for 1-2 minutes.
• Slowly add in the chicken broth and heavy cream; heat stirring with a wooden spoon until bubbly and thickened.
• Add in cooked turkey and frozen vegetables; simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Mix in cooked cubed potatoes, then season with black pepper and a little salt to taste (you may omit the salt if desired).
• Pour the mixture into the pie shell.
• Roll one pastry over top, seal and and flute the edges as desired.
• Using a small sharp knife make 3 slits into the top of the crust.
• Place the pie onto a baking sheet.
• Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degres F and continue baking for 30 minutes or until the pie bubbles slightly out of the top slits and the crust is golden brown.

TUSCAN CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a deep, round baking dish.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute. Sprinkle the flour into the saucepan; cook and stir until mixture darkens slightly, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Stock. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in baby kale; cook until wilted. Add the cannellini beans, chicken, and plum tomatoes; stir. Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Place pie crust on top of the chicken mixture. Tuck under or trim edges that extend over the sides. Make several slits in the crust with the tip of a sharp knife to allow steam to escape.
• Bake in preheat oven until crust has browned and mixture is bubbly, about 30 minutes.

CHICKEN/TURKEY POT PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425.
• Prepare pie crust for a two-crust pie.
• In a medium saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat.
• Add onion; cook two minutes or until tender.
• Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended.
• Gradually stir in broth and milk; cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.
• Add chicken and mixed vegetables, remove from heat.
• Spoon chicken mixture into crust-lined pan.
• Top with second crust and flute; cut slits in several places.
• Bake at 425 for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

KITTENCAL'S TURKEY OR CHICKEN A LA KING

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add in mushrooms; cook until the mushrooms are tender (about 6 minutes).
• Add in garlic and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in flour and cayenne (if using) and stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add in broth and bouillon powder; cook stirring until thickened.
• Add in whipping cream, turkey or chicken and corn or peas; simmer stirring for 5-6 minutes.
• Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and pimento, then season with black pepper and a small amount of salt if desired to taste.
• Delicious!

CATHA'S INDIVIDUAL TURKEY POT PIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a large, 12-inch saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and mushrooms and cook for another 4 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add flour, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute more. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly stir in chicken broth in order to avoid lumps. Bring back up to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens a bit, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas.
• Roll each portion of pie dough out to 1/8-inch thickness. Prepare 8 individual tins or crocks by placing one, upside-down, on the dough to imprint the size needed. Cut out 8 tops; make 4 to 5 small slits in each with a knife for venting. Set aside. Use remaining dough scraps to line the bottom of the tins/crocks.
• Fill the 8 crust-lined tins with 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of pot pie filling. Lay the prepared crust tops over the filling and seal with your fingers or the tines of a fork.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are golden and filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Butter a casserole dish (any size to hold crescent rolls).
• In a saucepan, mix half and half cream, 3/4 cup grated cheese (can use more cheese if desired) and undiluted chicken soup (can season with black pepper if desired).
• Heat just until the cheese melts (do not boil).
• For the filling --- (make certain that the cream cheese and butter are very soft) in a bowl, mix the soft cream cheese with butter until very smooth, then add in garlic powder (if using).
• Add in the chopped chicken, onion and cheddar cheese; mix well until combined.
• Add in 2 tablespoons whipping cream or mayonnaise; mix to combine (add in a little more if the mixture seems too dry).
• Season with seasoned salt or white and black pepper to taste.
• Unroll the crescent rolls.
• Place 1 heaping tablespoon chicken mixture (or a little more) on top of each crescent triangle, then roll up starting at the thicker end.
• Drizzle a small amount of soup mixture on the bottom of the dish.
• Then place the crescent rolls seam-side down on top of the creamed mixture in the casserole.
• Drizzle the remaining sauce on top (you don't have to use the full amount of cream sauce, just use as much as desired) and sprinkle with 1 cup (or more) grated cheese, or amount desired.
• Bake for about 30 minutes.

KITTENCAL'S BEEF POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Prepare a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or use a medium casserole dish.
• In a small saucepan cook the cubed potatoes and diced carrots together in boiling water with a teaspoon of salt until the potatoes are JUST until fork-tender (about 6-8 minutes) they should cook at the same time, don't worry if the carrots are a bit more firmer (do not overcook the potatoes) drain and set a side.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in onion, celery, dried chili flakes (if using) saute until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
• Add in garlic and cook 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.
• Stir in flour, then whisk for 1 minute.
• Add in the gravy (or consomme or broth) whisk until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add in the Worcestershire sauce (ONLY if you are using just the beef broth, if you are using leftover beef gravy then omit).
• Add in the cooked beef and mushrooms; simmer for about 15-20 minutes on top of stove.
• Add in the cooked potatoes and carrots; mix to combine.
• Season with salt if needed.
• Pour the mixture into deep-dish pie plate or casserole dish.
• Top with pie pastry, leaving about 1-1/2 inches all around the dish.
• Flute the ends of the pastry all around the dish, then cut a couple of slits on top to let steam escape.
• Place on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
• Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the pastry is browned.
• Delicious!