StudentMealSaver

Serving: 6-8

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Cost: $10-15

For the Filling:

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, sage, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined to create a roux.
3. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
4. Stir in the cooked chicken and frozen mixed vegetables, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender. Remove from heat and set aside.

For the Pastry Crust:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry blender or fork to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and stir until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a disk.
5. Roll out the dough into a circle that’s slightly larger than your pie dish.

Assembling the Chicken Pot Pie:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
2. Carefully transfer the rolled-out pastry crust onto the pie dish, pressing it gently against the bottom and sides of the dish.
3. Trim off any excess dough hanging over the edges and crimp the edges using a fork or your fingers.
4. Pour the prepared chicken filling into the pie crust.
5. Roll out any remaining dough and cut it into strips or shapes to create a lattice or decorative top for your Chicken Pot Pie, if desired.
6. Place the dough strips or shapes on top of the filling, creating a lattice pattern or arranging them as desired.
7. Trim and fold the edges of the dough over the filling to seal the pie.
8. Using a sharp knife, make a few small slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
9. Bake the Chicken Pot Pie in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
10. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.