27 December, 2016
Skillet Chicken and Root Vegetable Potpie
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided
2.8 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup)
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup diagonally cut carrot
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 cups coarsely chopped turnip greens or kale (about 3 oz.)
1 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-in. cubes (about 3 cups)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 (14.1-oz.) pkg. refrigerated piecrust
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side. Place chicken on a cutting board; let stand 10 minutes. Shred into large pieces.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Combine 2 1/2 cups stock and flour in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; sauté 6 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup stock, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in turnip greens; cook 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and flour mixture. Add turnips; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in chicken and parsley. Remove pan from heat.
Arrange piecrust over pan, folding edges under as needed. Cut slits in dough to allow steam to escape. Brush with egg white. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.