Virginia Ham- and-Chicken Pie

Health score
28%
Virginia Ham- and-Chicken Pie
75 min.
8
890kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Virginia Ham-and-Chicken Pie, a dish that promises to transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Southern comfort food! This savory pie is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors that marries the rich, smoky essence of Virginia ham with tender, juicy chicken pieces. Imagine the aroma of caramelized onions and earthy mushrooms gently mingling with a medley of spices, creating a symphony of taste that dances in your mouth with every bite.

Perfect for family lunches, hearty dinners, or any gathering, this pie serves up to eight hungry guests and is sure to impress with its golden crust and bubbling filling. The homemade crust, crafted from simple ingredients, adds an irresistible flakiness that complements the savory filling beautifully. With a cooking time of just 75 minutes, you can easily whip up this dish and have it on the table for your next special occasion—or even a cozy night in.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, our Virginia Ham-and-Chicken Pie is a rewarding culinary experience. It’s comfort food at its finest, making it the ideal centerpiece for any meal. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that echoes the heartwarming traditions of Southern kitchens. Your taste buds—and your family—will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon browning and seasoning sauce (such as Kitchen Bouquet)
  • cups celery coarsely chopped
  • 29 oz chicken broth canned
  • large eggs with 1 tbsp. water beaten
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • ounces virginia ham cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon marjoram 
  • 0.8 teaspoon marjoram 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • 10 ounces mushrooms trimmed halved
  • large onions coarsely chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • pound chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into 2-inch pieces
  • pounds chicken thighs boneless skinless cut into 2-inch pieces
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • cup vegetable shortening 
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • rolling pin
  • dutch oven
  • pastry cutter

Directions

  1. Make crust: Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Mix flour, salt and marjoram in a medium bowl.
  3. Add shortening and blend with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. Add milk and stir lightly; add extra if dough is too dry. Shape dough into a rectangle, wrap in plastic and refrigerate.
  5. Make filling: Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  6. Add onions; cook until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt remaining butter in Dutch oven. Cook thigh pieces until browned; add broth and cook, covered, over low heat for 15 minutes.
  8. Add chicken breast pieces, celery, mushrooms, ham, onions and marjoram to Dutch oven. Cook, covered, until breast pieces are cooked through, 10 minutes.
  9. Mix flour, 1/2 cup water, and Worcestershire and browning sauces.
  10. Whisk into chicken mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened. Season with salt.
  11. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  12. Roll out dough between floured sheets of waxed paper to fit baking dish.
  13. Roll crust onto a rolling pin and unroll over filling. Press edges with a fork to crimp. Slice 1-inch slits in crust to vent steam.
  14. Brush crust with egg mixture.
  15. Place baking dish on a larger, foil-lined, rimmed sheet pan; bake pie until crust is golden and filling bubbles, 35 to 40 minutes.
  16. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories890kcal
Protein32.47%
Fat48.73%
Carbs18.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.88
Glycemic Load
25.84
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
33.264347916064%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.08mg
Luteolin
0.41mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:890.23kcal
44.51%
Fat:47.5g
73.08%
Saturated Fat:13.6g
85.03%
Carbohydrates:41.23g
13.74%
Net Carbohydrates:38.43g
13.98%
Sugar:3.6g
4%
Cholesterol:217.46mg
72.49%
Sodium:1449.54mg
63.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:71.21g
142.41%
Selenium:86.4µg
123.43%
Vitamin B3:19.74mg
98.69%
Vitamin B6:1.34mg
67.11%
Phosphorus:644.81mg
64.48%
Vitamin B2:0.82mg
48.1%
Vitamin B1:0.68mg
45.32%
Zinc:5.77mg
38.5%
Vitamin B12:2.08µg
34.73%
Vitamin B5:3.35mg
33.5%
Potassium:1042.99mg
29.8%
Vitamin K:31.16µg
29.68%
Folate:117.5µg
29.38%
Iron:5.1mg
28.33%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.91%
Magnesium:86.84mg
21.71%
Copper:0.36mg
17.76%
Vitamin E:2.52mg
16.77%
Fiber:2.8g
11.2%
Vitamin A:504.47IU
10.09%
Calcium:76.82mg
7.68%
Vitamin C:5.48mg
6.64%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.7%
Source:My Recipes