Chicken Pie With Cornmeal Crust Recipes

CHICKEN PIE WITH CORNMEAL CRUST

Steps:

• 1. About 1 1/4 hours before serving: discard bones and skin from chicken; cut meat into bite-sized pieces.
• 2. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch chunks; set chicken and potatoes aside.
• 3. Preheat oven to 400.
• 4. Slice mushrooms, carrots and celery; chop onion.
• 5. In a 12-inch skillet over high heat, in hot salad oil, cook mushrooms, carrots, celery and onion for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften slightly; stir in flour, salt, chicken bouillon, dried thyme and pepper until vegetables are well coated.
• 6. Add chicken, potatoes and 3 1/3 cups milk to mixture in skillet; over high heat, heat to boiling.
• 7. Boil one minute, then spoon chicken mixture into a deep 3-quart casserole; bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• 8. Meanwhile, prepare corn-muffin mix according to label, using egg and remaining 2/3 cups milk.
• 9. After chicken mixture has baked 10 minutes, remove casserole from oven and spoon cornmeal mixture over the top of chicken mixture.
• 10. Bake 15 minutes longer or until cornmeal crust is golden and chicken mixture is hot and bubbly.

MEXICAN CHICKEN PIZZA WITH CORNMEAL CRUST

Steps:

• Heat oil (or butter) in large skillet. Add onions and cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently until onions are golden brown and soft. Stir in 1/2 teaspoons sugar and cook 1-2 minutes more. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 450. In medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup of the flour, the sugar, yeast and salt. Stir in warm water and oil. Beat with electric mixer on low 30 seconds. Beat on high about 1 minute. Stir in 1/3 cup cornmeal and remaining 3/4 cup flour to make a soft dough. On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray; sprinkle with additional cornmeal. Press dough into 14x10-inch rectangle on cookie sheet; prick with fork. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Spread the onions on crust, then sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Top with chicken, tomatoes and bell pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with cilantro. Add green onion and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

KING RANCH CHICKEN POT PIE WITH CHEDDAR-CORNMEAL BISCUIT CRUST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 4-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook poblano chiles, onion and bell pepper in butter 8 to 10 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and 3 tablespoons flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, taco seasoning mix, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute.
• Stir in broth and half-and-half; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 2 cups cheese. When cheese has melted, fold in sour cream and chicken. Transfer to baking dish.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, the cornmeal, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese and the milk just until moistened. Drop dough by 12 large spoonfuls (about 1/3 cup each) on top of hot filling. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.