Hearty Chicken Pie

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. cubed butternut squash
  • 1 c. quartered zucchini slices
  • 1 c. coarsely chopped onion
  • 3 c. cooked and cubed chicken
  • 1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk
  • 1/3 c. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp. flavor enhancer (monosodium glutamate)
  • 1/3 c. sunflower kernels
  • 2 deep dish pie crust shells, thawed
  • toasted butternut squash seeds (optional; see note)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. 2
    In a small saucepan cover butternut squash with water and cook 8 minutes; drain, reserving 3/4 cup liquid.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine squash, zucchini, onion and chicken.
  4. 4
    In a small saucepan combine evaporated milk and cornstarch.
  5. 5
    Add poultry seasoning and flavor enhancer.
  6. 6
    Stirring constantly over low heat, add reserved liquid and cook until slightly thickened.
  7. 7
    Pour sauce over chicken mixture; fold in sunflower kernels.
  8. 8
    Pour into unbaked pie crust and top with second shell, punching edges together.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle top with toasted butternut squash seeds, if desired.
  10. 10
    Bake 45 minutes.
  11. 11
    Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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