Almost Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

What You’ll Need:

25 minutes prep | 25 minutes cook

Makes 6-8 Servings

1lb chicken breast

1 can (10-12oz) cream of chicken soup

1 can (10-12oz) cream of mushroom soup

1-2 tsp thyme

1-2 tsp poultry seasoning

1-2 tsp sage

1-2 tsp parsley

1-2 tsp salt

pepper to taste

1 bag frozen peas, carrots, corn and green beans

2 frozen pie crusts (we use this brand)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven as directed on the pie crust and allow the crust to sit to gently thaw.

2. Brown the chicken over medium/high heat on the stove top. Once it is browned on one side (3-4 minutes) it should lift to turn easily. If it is still stuck, let it brown more - checking every minute or so. Repeat for side 2.

3. Once browned, add approximately 1/2c water. This will lift the tasty browned bits from the pan and prevent sticking.

4. Add the seasonings and canned soups. Then carefully stir well.

5. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Check for sticking and to stir every 2-3 minutes. The chicken should shreds easily using two forks. If not, continue cooking covered in 2 minute incriminates until it shreds easily.

6. Reduce heat. Remove one chicken breast at a time to a plate and shred. Then return chicken to the pan and repeat until all of the chicken is shredded.

7. Add the frozen veggies and stir well. Cool on medium covered for 5 minutes.

8. Uncover and increase heat to allow excess moisture to boil off and mixture to thicken.

9. Place the bottom pie crust in a pie pan (there usually is a bit of overflow of the mixture so a pie pan sitting on a cookie sheet is advisable).

10. Remove the mixture from the heat and transfer carefully to the pie crust (we use a ladle).

11. Place the second crust like a dome on top of the mixture in the bottom crust. Push or pinch the crust edges together.

12. Cut vent slits in the top crust. Place in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until browned (this will vary with oven and crust type).

We tried this recipe first when preparing for a friend to visit who is gluten intolerant and found it to be a fantastic gluten-free meal for everyone!