Chicken Pot Pie

© 2011 Wil Mowrey. All Rights Reserved. 

 There's nothing better to do with leftover chicken than making chicken pot pie. This recipe also works well for turkey. I normally make 6 individual pot pies in small 4 inch ramekins but you may also use a 9x9 baking dish.

Ingredients:

8 tablespoons butter
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup white wine
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup half and half
2 cups diced potatoes, blanched
1 cup diced carrots, blanched
1 cup sweet peas
2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
kosher salt
fresh cracked black pepper
1 Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry Sheet, thawed

egg wash:
1 egg beaten
1 tablespoon water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2.  In a large saute pan over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add mushrooms and saute until golden brown and all of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside.
3. In a large pot over medium hear melt the butter. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the flour and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes for a blond roux. Add white wine and chicken stock and bring the liquid up to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken. Stir in the half and half and continue to cook for 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the potatoes, carrots, peas, mushrooms, chicken and fresh herbs. Mix the filling thoroughly.
4. On a floured surface roll the puff pastry dough into a 15x10 rectangle. Cut into six 5x5 squares.
5. Pour the filling into the prepared ramekins. Brush the rims with the egg wash and place the dough on top. Fold the edges over the side, firmly pressing to make it stick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet. Place the sheet in the oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.