Chicken Pie with Sweet Potato Crust

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

Filling

• 3 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 cup sliced cooked carrots
• 6 small white onions, cooked
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Sweet Potato Crust

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1 egg, well beaten

Instructions

1. Filling: Layer chicken, carrots, onions (quartered) and parsley in greased 2 1/2-quart casserole.
2. Combine flour and a small amount of milk in a saucepan, blending until smooth; gradually stir in remaining milk and chicken broth.
3. Place over low heat; cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
4. Add salt and pepper; pour sauce over chicken and vegetables in the casserole.
5. Cover with sweet potato crust; bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes.
6. Sweet Potato Crust: Combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Add cold sweet potatoes and egg, blending well.
8. Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thick.
9. Place over chicken and vegetables in casserole.

Posted by luvtocook at Recipe Goldmine 6/7/01 5:45:37 am.