Pregnancy Freezer Meal- Chicken Pot Pie

I think I am actually getting into this whole making two meals and freezing one of them thing.  Tonight's Chicken Pot Pie was easy and so good.  Katie and Dan helped a lot so we got two pies whipped out super speedy.

Katie helped me peel the potatoes and carrots

Then she decided she was pooped and needed a snack. This is why my house is never clean and there are random pieces of bread everywhere!

Making the inside

yum.  note to self.  If you plan to actually serve this dish, you should wait until it cools so it holds its form better

Ingredients (Makes 2 pies- one to eat and one to freeze)

• 2 cups diced peeled potatoes

• 1-3/4 cups sliced carrots

• 1 cup butter, cubed

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1-3/4 teaspoons salt

• 3/4 teaspoon pepper

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 1-1/2 cups milk

• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 cup frozen corn

  2 packages (14.1 ounces each) refrigerated pie pastry

• Directions Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes and carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat.  Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken, peas, corn and potato mixture; remove from heat. Unroll a pastry sheet into each of two 9-in. pie plates; trim even with rims. Add chicken mixture. Unroll remaining pastry; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in tops. Bake 35-40 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 2 potpies (8 servings each). Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pies. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 425°. Place pies on baking sheets; cover edges loosely with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake 70-80 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.