pie crustgluten free or regular; top and bottom 12 inch round
1tablespoonavocado oil
20ozmixed vegetablesfrozen or drained canned
1 ½cupchicken broth
¼cupmilk of choice
8ozcooked chickenshredded
1tablespoononion powder
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonpepper
2tablespoonscornstarch + ¼ cup warm water
Optional: 1 egg and water to brush on crust
Instructions
If making pie crust from scratch do that first. If using pre-made allow your pie crust to thaw.
For the filling, add oil and mixed vegetables to a large saute pan on medium heat. Add chicken broth, milk, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl. Pour the slurry into saute pan and stir to combine. Increase heat to high and allow liquid to come to a boil, then turn off the heat and stir in the shredded chicken. Allow the mixture to cool on the stove while following next steps.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Roll out your pie dough with a rolling pin into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to an ungreased pie pan and press into place - flattening the crust against the bottom and sides as well as touching up any cracks.
Pour chicken and vegetable filling over pie crust and set aside while preparing the second pie crust, repeating the same process.
Cover mixture with second pie crust. Pinch and seal the edges - trimming excess crust as needed.
Optional: To give the crust a golden brown color, add an egg and a splash of water to a small bowl. Beat with a fork and brush over the top and edges of the crust.
Use a knife to cut four slits in the center of the pie. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow pie to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.