Ingredients

1 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon gingerroot , grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest , grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter , softened
3 tablespoons water , cold
3 cups cooked chicken , chopped ( leftover from roast chicken or freshly poached )
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 small onion , diced
2 small carrots , diced
1/3 cup dried apricot , diced
2 small red apples , cored and diced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger , minced
1 pinch salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Bon Appetit seasoning mix
2 tablespoons butter , softened
1/4 cup plain flour
Jan's Autumn Chicken Pot Pie is a seasonal twist on the classic savory pie. The dish is inspired by the flavors of fall, with the addition of diced apples and dried apricots to the filling. The ginger and lemon zest in the crust add freshness and balance to the rich filling. It is a great dish to share with family and friends, paired with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a mixing bowl, combine flour, gingerroot, lemon zest, and salt.
3.Add the 1/3 cup of softened butter and mix until crumbly.
4.Gradually add cold water and mix until it forms a ball.
5.On a floured surface, roll out the dough and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish.
6.In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, diced carrots, diced apricots, diced apples, minced ginger, salt and pepper, and Bon Appetit seasoning mix.
7.Pour the chicken mixture into the pie dish.
8.In another mixing bowl, combine softened butter and plain flour until crumbly.
9.Sprinkle the crumb topping over the chicken mixture.
10.Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is heated through.

PROS

Jan’s Autumn Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for a cozy fall evening.

It is easy to make and versatile, you can use leftover roast chicken or freshly poached chicken.

The dish can be made in advance and reheated before serving.

CONS

The dish contains butter and cream of chicken soup, which can make it high in calories and fat.

It may not be suitable for people with gluten or dairy intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish contains protein from the chicken and vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and fruits.
It can be a good source of dietary fiber and various antioxidants.

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