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Southwest Chicken Pot Pie

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
70 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Southwest Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
  • 2 unbaked pie crusts
  • 1/4 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 pound cubed cooked chicken breast meat
  • 1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup cooked corn
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup prepared salsa
  • 3/4 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the optimal temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2
Take a pie crust and gently place it into a pre-formed pie dish. Subject the crust to the heat of the oven for 5 minutes, allowing it to become lightly toasted.
3
Add a quarter of an 8-ounce package of Cheddar cheese to the crust, setting it aside for later use.
4
In a mixing bowl, blend together the chicken, instant rice, black beans, corn, black olives, sour cream, salsa, 3/4 of an 8-ounce package of Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and cumin. Season the mixture to your desired level of flavor with salt and pepper.
5
Pour the prepared filling into the partially baked pie crust, taking care not to overfill it. Top the pie with the remaining crust, ensuring a secure seal around the edges.
6
Cut slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, checking periodically to ensure the crust is not becoming too dark.
7
If the crust appears to be browning excessively, wrap a strip of aluminum foil around its edge to prevent overcooking. Continue baking until the pie is golden brown and bubbly, typically requiring an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
8
Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together and the filling to set.