Best 4 Southwestern Chicken Pie Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with our tantalizing Southwestern Chicken Pie. This delectable dish seamlessly blends the bold and smoky spices of the region with tender chicken, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a flaky, golden crust. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, transporting you to the heart of the American Southwest.

This recipe collection features a variety of Southwestern Chicken Pie recipes, each with its unique twist on this classic dish. From a traditional version brimming with traditional Mexican ingredients to a modern take infused with fresh herbs and zesty citrus, these recipes cater to every palate. Embrace the versatility of this dish and explore the diverse range of flavors it has to offer.

Indulge in the classic Southwestern Chicken Pie, where tender chicken, roasted peppers, corn, and black beans are enveloped in a creamy sauce, all nestled within a flaky crust. Experience a burst of freshness with the addition of diced tomatoes and a hint of cilantro. For a healthier rendition, try the Whole Wheat Southwestern Chicken Pie, where a nutritious whole wheat crust complements the vibrant filling.

If you're craving a vegetarian option, the Vegetarian Southwestern Chicken Pie is a delightful alternative. It boasts a flavorful combination of roasted vegetables, black beans, and corn, all harmoniously united by a rich tomato-based sauce. Encased in a flaky crust, this pie is a testament to the versatility of plant-based cuisine.

For those who love a touch of heat, the Spicy Southwestern Chicken Pie delivers a fiery kick. It incorporates a blend of chili peppers, cumin, and smoked paprika to create a tantalizingly spicy filling. The creamy sauce helps balance the heat, ensuring every bite is both flavorful and enjoyable.

Last but not least, the Mini Southwestern Chicken Pies offer a delightful bite-sized experience. These individual pies are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy meal. They feature all the classic flavors of the Southwestern Chicken Pie, but in a convenient handheld form.

No matter which recipe you choose, the Southwestern Chicken Pie is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Its vibrant flavors, diverse textures, and undeniable comfort make it a dish that will satisfy and delight everyone at the table. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on this culinary adventure to the heart of the Southwest.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN POT PIE



Southwestern Chicken Pot Pie image

Mmmmmmmmm, really delish and a comfort food for dh and I. Easy to prepare, not much time involved. My dh showed me this in our state daily newspaper and said he'd like for me to try it. I did and fix it alot now. I serve it with warm flour tortilla's w/butter and sometimes warmed nacho chips and salsa. It's very filling and if we don't want it the next day, I have frozen it with success. Also, I have used a can of green chilis instead of the adobo seasoning and think you could spice it as hot as you want with jalepenos. We just don't do hot or really spicy. Also, the last time I only had cheddar cheese and it turned out fine, but it is better with the monterey jack/cheddar blend. Thanks for trying one of our favorite dinners!

Provided by peppermintkitty

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (I use McCormick's Gourmet Collections seasoning)
2 cups shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, divided
1 (8 ounce) package corn muffin mix (I made my own)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over med-hi heat add chicken and saute 5-7 minutes or until done.
  • Add beans, corn, tomato sauce and seasonings to skillet.
  • Bring to a boil over med heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup shredded cheese.
  • Pour into a 2 1/2qt casserole.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Prepare corn muffin mix batter as directed on package.
  • Spoon dollops of the batter over chicken mixture.
  • Bake 25-30minutes or until corn bread is golden brown.
  • You may serve with warm flour tortillas w/butter and a salad if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PIE WITH CHEDDAR-SPOON-BREAD CRUST



Southwestern Chicken Pie With Cheddar-Spoon-Bread Crust image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 medium onions, peeled and diced
3 cups carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 ribs celery, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
8 cups shiitake mushrooms in 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups water
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
2 large scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the pie, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken and sear until browned, about 5 minutes. Place in a 12-by-3 1/2-inch round clay casserole dish. Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the skillet and brown the remaining chicken. Place in the dish. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
  • Place 2 teaspoons of oil in the skillet, lower the heat slightly and add the onions, carrots, celery and jalapenos. Saute for 8 minutes. Add 1 cup of broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Stir the vegetable mixture into the chicken. Stir in the remaining broth, cumin, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoons of salt and pepper. Stir 1/4 cup of the stew liquid into the flour, then stir the mixture back into the stew. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. To make the spoon-bread crust, bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the salt. Whisking constantly, pour the cornmeal in a slow, steady stream. Whisk for 20 seconds and remove from the heat. Place in a large bowl, mix in the butter and let cool. In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, baking powder and pepper. Gradually stir the egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture. Stir in the cheese and scallions. Whip the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into the cornmeal mixture. Spread the spoon bread over the chicken mixture and bake until the bread is cooked through, about 45 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 697, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1803 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN POT PIE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Southwestern Chicken Pot Pie Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-176348

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon sazon seasoning blend
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1 stick butter, cut into pieces and frozen
Pinch salt
1 pound chicken thighs and legs
8 sprigs fresh thyme
6 cloves garlic, 4 smashed the other 2 thinly sliced
Salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon sazon seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, corn, onion, red pepper and black bean blend
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup Mexican crema
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. DOUGH: In a cup, add 1/4 cup cold water and the sazon. Stir to dissolve and set aside. In a food processor, add the flour, butter and salt. Then pulse until the butter is in small pebbles throughout the flour. Slowly add the seasoned water in a stream while pulsing until dough comes together. Remove the dough from the processor, form in to a ball and flatten it into a disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator while you make the filling. FILLING: In a pot, add the chicken, half of the thyme, the smashed garlic cloves and fill the pot with enough water to cover the chicken by an inch. Sprinkle with a nice pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Then lower to a simmer and cook until the chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees F, or juices run clear when punctured, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the chicken parts from the water and rest on a plate to cool. Reserve 1/4 cup of the poaching liquid. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, add the butter, oil, sliced garlic, serrano pepper, the remaining thyme, sazon, cumin, and season with a pinch of salt and few grinds of pepper. Saute while stirring until the pan is fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the frozen blend and reserved poaching liquid. Turn up the heat to create steam and continue stirring until the vegetable blend is cooked, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the flour in sprinkles and stir to combine. Then add the milk. Allow to simmer and thicken about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Meanwhile, remove the dough from the refrigerator and sprinkle a flat surface with flour. Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough into a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Using a knife or pizza wheel, trim the edges. Center the dough in a 8 or 9-inch pie dish, allowing the excess dough to drape over the edges. Remove the skin from the poached chicken, pull the meat from the bones and shred or chop. Stir into the pot along with the crema. Pour the filling into the dough. Flap the excess edges over the top of the pie, making sure to not overlap too much dough at the joints. This amount of dough leaves a hole in the center to vent. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and a splash of water. Brush the egg wash gently on the top of the pie dough. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the insides are bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PIE



SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PIE image

Categories     Chicken     Bake

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1 package (9 oz) pre-cooked southwestern-seasoned chicken breast strips, cut into bite-size pieces (thaw if frozen)
½ cup uncooked instant white rice
1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterrey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
¼ lb. white American cheese
2-4 teaspoons pickled Jalapeno juice
4-8 pickled Jalapenos
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place crusts in oven for 8-10 minutes to slightly brown. Make cheese dip: melt American cheese in microwave, add pickled juice, jalapeños, and milk. Stir. Then 30 seconds on high in microwave. Stir. Set aside. In large bowl, mix all remaining ingredients. Separate into each of the crust-lined pans. Cover with tin foil and bake 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15-20 more minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Cover slices with cheese dip prior to serving. Store in refrigerator or freeze.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, brush the top of the pie with an egg wash before baking.
  • To make the filling ahead of time, cook the chicken and vegetables and let cool completely. Store the filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you don't have a pie crust mix on hand, you can use a store-bought pie crust.
  • To make the pie gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust mix or a store-bought gluten-free pie crust.
  • For a vegetarian version of this pie, omit the chicken and add an extra cup of vegetables.

Conclusion:

Southwestern chicken pie is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and flavorful spices, this pie is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is a great way to enjoy a taste of the Southwest.

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