Monday, March 28, 2011

Spring Vegetable Chicken Potpie

(From Kari - serves 6)

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
olive oil
4 leeks (white and light green parts only), sliced into half-moons
4 medium carrots, cut up
salt and pepper
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cup frozen peas
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

1.  Heat oven to 375.  Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.  Add leeks, carrots, and 1/2 tsp salt and cook, stirring often, about 8-10 minutes.
2.  Stir in flour and cook 1 min.  Gradually stir in wine and broth; bring to a boil.  Add peas, parsley, tarragon, chicken, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
3.  Transfer to 2 qt. baking dish.  Place puff pastry over top of mixture, letting excess hang over.  Cut vents in top.  Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake till top is golden brown and crisp, about 35-40 minutes.

Note: To reheat later, 350 for 15-20 minutes.