Experience a comforting classic without the fuss. This hearty chicken and vegetable crumble pie provides all the warmth of a traditional pot pie with a savory, golden crumble topping that's sure to satisfy.
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts And/or Thighs
0 lb
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
cups
tablespoons
Medium Onion, finely chopped
each
Medium carrots, peeled, sliced 1/4-inch thick
cups
Celery Ribs, finely chopped
cups
to taste
to taste
Cremini Mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
0 oz
teaspoons
teaspoons
tablespoons
Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, for sauce
cups
cups
teaspoons
Parsley, minced
tablespoons
cups
Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, for topping
cups
teaspoons
teaspoons
Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
0 oz
tablespoons
1. Prep Chicken
In a covered Dutch oven, simmer chicken in broth over medium heat until cooked, 8-12 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl; strain broth and reserve. Keep Dutch oven for later use. Preheat oven to 450°F and position rack in the upper-middle part.
2. Make Crumble Topping
Mix 2 cups flour, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Rub chilled butter into flour until coarse cornmeal texture forms. Stir in Parmesan, then add cream until combined. Form irregular pieces on a lined baking sheet. Bake until browned, 10-13 minutes, then set aside.
3. Cook Vegetables
In the same Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Cook onion, carrots, celery with salt and pepper until tender, 5-7 minutes. Shred cooked chicken; combine with vegetables in a bowl.
4. Sauté Mushrooms
Heat remaining oil, add mushrooms, cook covered until juices release, about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and tomato paste, cook until browned, then combine with chicken and vegetables.
5. Prepare Sauce
Melt butter in the Dutch oven, stir in 1/2 cup flour, then slowly whisk in reserved broth and milk. Simmer, scraping pan, until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and stir in lemon juice and 2 tablespoons parsley.
6. Assemble Pie
Mix chicken-vegetables and peas into sauce, transfer to a 13x9-inch dish. Top with crumble pieces and bake until bubbly and topping is browned, 12-15 minutes. Garnish with remaining parsley.
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