Chicken-and-Spinach Pie

A cornmeal pastry acts as the pie shell for this savory chicken dinner. Raisins, pine nuts, and prosciutto hidden inside add rich flavor.


Chicken-and-Spinach Pie

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Servings: 8 servings
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-2/3  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/4  cup
    yellow cornmeal
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  • 1  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 3/4  cup
    cold unsalted butter, cut up (no substitutes)
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  • 1  large
    egg, lightly beaten
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  • 2  teaspoons
    distilled white vinegar
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  • 1  to 2 tablespoons
    ice water
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  • 1-1/4  pounds
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    salt, divided
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  • 3  pounds
    fresh spinach, cooked or 2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1  tablespoon
    butter or margarine
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    minced garlic
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  • 1/4  cup
    raisins
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  • 1/4  cup
    pine nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
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  • 4  ounces
    thinly sliced prosciutto or ham, cut into thin strips
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  • 2  large
    eggs, lightly beaten
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  • 3/4  cup
    heavy or whipping cream
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    freshly ground pepper
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Directions
1.
Make Cornmeal Pastry: Combine flour, cornmeal, and salt in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk together egg, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon ice water in a small bowl. Sprinkle over cornmeal mixture, tossing with a fork just until dough holds together, adding remaining 1 tablespoon water if necessary. Shape dough into 2 balls, one slightly larger than the other. Flatten into thick disks. Wrap well in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
2.
Make Filling: Meanwhile, combine chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and enough water to cover in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and gently simmer 10 minutes. Drain, then cool to room temperature. Shred chicken into bite-size pieces.
3.
Meanwhile, squeeze excess liquid from spinach. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach, garlic, raisins, pine nuts, and prosciutto. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is evaporated, 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add chicken, eggs, cream, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper.
4.
Heat oven to 350 degree F. Roll larger pastry disk between 2 sheets of lightly floured waxed paper to an 11-inch circle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper, invert and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Remove second sheet of waxed paper. Spoon filling into pie plate. Roll remaining pastry between 2 sheets of lightly floured waxed paper to a 10-inch circle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper and brush edge of bottom pastry with water; place, brushed side down, over filling. Remove second sheet of waxed paper. Press edges to seal; trim and flute edges. Cut vents on top crust. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until pastry is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 550, Total Fat 35 g, Saturated Fat 19 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 29 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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