Follow these steps for perfect results
chicken
boiled, deboned
salt and pepper
to taste
cream of celery soup
chicken broth
self-rising flour
sweet milk
margarine
hard-boiled eggs
sliced
Boil chicken with salt and pepper until cooked through.
Remove chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly.
Debone the chicken and shred or chop the meat.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the shredded chicken in a casserole dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the cream of celery or cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
Pour the soup mixture over the chicken in the casserole dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the self-rising flour, sweet milk, and margarine.
Mix until just combined.
Drop spoonfuls of the flour mixture over the chicken and soup mixture in the casserole dish.
Arrange hard-boiled eggs on top of the pie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Expert advice for the best results
Add vegetables like peas, carrots, or potatoes for a more complete meal.
Top with puff pastry instead of the flour mixture for a flakier crust.
Season the chicken with herbs like thyme or rosemary for added flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.
Serve warm in a bowl or on a plate, garnished with fresh parsley.
Serve with a side salad.
Pairs well with steamed vegetables.
A buttery Chardonnay complements the creamy pie.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Classic American comfort food.
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