Ingredients
¾ lb boneless (skinless) chicken thighs, cubed
¾ lb chicken tenders, cubed
2 cups chicken stock (or broth)
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 large white onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled & sliced thin
2 small celery ribs, sliced thin
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, minced
2 fat garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 oz) can white beans
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup gravy flour (such as Wondra)
1 cup whole milk
½ cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 cups frozen baby peas
2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
savory pie crust dough: (or use your family favorite)
1-1/2 cups all purpose flour (plus extra for rolling out dough)
1 egg yolk
6 tablespoons chilled vegetable shortening
6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
½ teaspoon flaked sea salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons iced water
Preparation
Place all pie crust ingredients in a food processor (fitted w/ metal blade) and process until just combined. Press dough into a 5 x 7" rectangle and wrap with cling film; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place chicken, stock and rosemary into a large sauce pan. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 8 minutes. Drain (reserving liquid but discarding rosemary sprigs) and transfer chicken to a bowl. Return saucepan to (medium) heat and heat oil. Add onion, carrot and celery; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and garlic; cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in white beans, cooked chicken and lemon juice. In a separate (medium) saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour; cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in reserved chicken stock, milk and buttermilk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and season with poultry seasoning. Pour over white bean-chicken -vegetable mixture and stir in peas and parsley. Transfer to a 9" x 13" baking dish that has been placed on a heavy baking sheet; set aside. Heat oven to 400 degrees f. Remove pie dough from refrigerator and on a floured board, roll out into a 14" x 11" rectangle. Top baking dish with pie crust, tucking edges into the side of baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is hot & bubbly.