How do you keep the bottom crust of chicken pot pie from getting soggy?
I like a double crust chicken pot pie, but, many times, the bottom crust of these pies can be very soggy. I developed this recipe to combat this "soggy bottom syndrome". Blind baking the bottom crust and then painting the cooked crust with an egg wash, helps keep it crisper, longer.
Why does my chicken pot pie get watery?
If your chicken potpie seems runny after it's baked, chances are that it wasn't baked long enough. The ingredients need enough bake time to set up and create a thick filling. If your crust is getting too golden or dark before the end of your bake time, place a sheet of foil over the top to keep it from burning.
How does KFC make their pot pies?
But sometimes leftover chicken is used for the pot pies.
The chicken is deboned and shredded by hand. The chicken is separated into bags. The pot pies get made throughout the day as needed. We take a pie tin, scoop a mix of sauce/vegetables add chicken and put a flat frozen top on it."
Do you put eggs in chicken pot pie?
Our recipe for Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie includes both boiled eggs and potatoes, making it the perfect way to taste how many Southerners used to enjoy chicken pot pie at home.