Sandra’s Chicken Pie

• 1 fryer or hen
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 3 boiled eggs, sliced
• 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
• 1 stick or butter or margarine
• 1 cup buttermilk

Directions:

1. Boil chicken.
2. Cool. Remove bones, cut chicken into small pieces, and place in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Preheat oven to 350 F.
4. Mix soup and broth, and pour over chicken.
5. Combine butter, flour, and buttermilk; mix well. Pour over chicken and broth.
6. Evenly distribute slices of hard-cooked eggs on top of batter.
7. Bake for 45 minutes, until crust is lightly browned.

(Source: Sandra Hargett, Milford Baptist Church, Taylors)

Modified Version

• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white rice
• 6 cups (around 1 pound) broccoli
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (10 ounces) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup plus 1 heaping teaspoon self-rising flour
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1/8 teaspoon (a pinch) salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon and 1/2 teaspoon paprika, divided

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and oil. Melt butter. Add chicken, onions, minced garlic, red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked. Remove from heat.
2. Preheat oven to 350 F.
3. In a small mixing bowl, add flour, milk, 1 stick melted butter, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mix to form a batter.
4. In a large mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients (except batter). Pour into a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Pour batter evenly over the top of the mixture. Bake for 45 minutes.
5. Switch oven to broil and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until crust is browned to degree desired.