Chicken Pot Pie

CHICKEN POT PIE

This One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie is a rustic, comforting dish where tender pieces of chicken, hearty vegetables, and rich broth come together with simple cut dough that is dropped in, creating soft, dumpling-like bites.

This version is more like a stovetop pot pie with dumpling-style dough 

This is how my grandma and mom made theirs and is very Pennsylvania Dutch and how people in Centre County Pennsylvania make their chicken pot pie. 

Comment: Make the Dough squares first as you will drop them into the broth. (Simmering Chicken Mixture)

Ingredients:

Simmering Chicken Mixture

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced

2 chicken bouillon cubes

2 cups, water

1 ½ cups, mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, or your choice)

½ teaspoon, salt (or to taste)

¼ teaspoon, black pepper

¼ teaspoon, dried thyme (optional)

¼ cup, heavy cream or milk (optional, for creamier filling)

2 tablespoons  butter (optional, for richer flavor)

2 tablespoons, flour (to thicken the broth)

For the Dough:

1 cup, flour

¼ teaspoon, baking powder

1 egg

Milk (enough to make a soft dough)

Instructions:

Prepare the Filling:

In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the chicken bouillon cubes and stir until dissolved.

Add the mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, and thyme (if using). Simmer for about 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of flour with a bit of water to make a smooth slurry. Stir into the broth to thicken.

Add the cooked chicken and butter. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes. If you prefer a creamier filling, stir in the heavy cream or milk.

Make the Dough:

In a mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder.

Beat the egg and add it to the flour mixture.

Gradually add milk, a little at a time, until you have a soft but not sticky dough.

Roll and Cut the Dough:

Flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick.

Cut into small squares (about 1-inch pieces).

Assemble the Pot Pie:

Drop the dough squares directly into the simmering chicken mixture. Stir gently to coat them in the broth.

Cover and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the dough squares are cooked through. They will be soft, like dumplings.

Serve & Enjoy:

Spoon into bowls and enjoy a comforting, hearty chicken pot pie!