Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts up into one-inch pieces and add to a large pot.
  2. Cover just to the top with water and boil for 20 minutes, or until done.
  3. Reserve the water (broth) for use later in the recipe.
  4. Meanwhile, chop the potatoes and par-boil.
  5. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in melted butter until tender.
  6. Whisk in flour and stir until smooth.
  7. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Add 2 cups of the reserved chicken broth and milk and whisk, stirring constantly, until smooth, thick and bubbly.
  9. Stir in chicken, potatoes, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
  10. To make pastry, combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
  11. Cut in shortening into mixture becomes coarse crumbs the size of peas.
  12. Add cold water 1 tbsp at a time and mix gently until dough becomes a sticky ball.
  13. Divide into 8 equal parts.
  14. On a lightly floured surface, roll 4 parts into 10-inch circles.
  15. Place pastry circles into four 6-inch disposable pie pans.
  16. Divide chicken mixture evenly into pie pans.
  17. Roll the last 4 portions of pastry into circles.
  18. Place over the tops of the pans and fold edges under and flute.
  19. Cut slits in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape.
  20. Cover tightly with foil and freeze for up to 2 months.
  21. To serve, bake frozen pies uncovered at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until brown.