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Southwest Chicken Flat Pie

Southwest Chicken Flat Pie

The ultimate comfort food, Southwest Chicken Flat Pie brings together tender chicken and zesty salsa in a flaky crust. Perfect for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals, this easy recipe will satisfy your cravings and impress your family. Make it tonight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust from 15-oz box
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 2 pieces green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 4 oz
  • 1 piece egg beaten
  • to taste Avocado slices
  • to taste Chopped tomato
  • to taste Shredded lettuce
  • to taste Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • to taste Chopped fresh cilantro
  • to taste Sliced limes
  • to taste Sour cream

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Remove pie crust from refrigerator. Unroll and place flat on ungreased cookie sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together shredded cooked chicken, salsa, green onions, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spoon chicken mixture onto center of pie crust, spreading to within 1 and 1/2 inches of the edge.
  3. Top the chicken mixture with black beans and 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese.
  4. Fold the crust edge over the filling to form a 1 and 1/2 inch border, pleating the crust as necessary. Brush the crust edge with the beaten egg.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. If necessary, during the last 10 minutes of baking, cover the crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning.
  6. Let the pie stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. To serve, top with avocado slices, chopped tomato, shredded lettuce, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced limes or sour cream then cut into wedges.
  8. Or, you can cut into wedges and top each individual serving as desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the pie before baking. Just wrap it in plastic wrap and foil for up to three months. Bake from frozen, adding extra time.
  • Variations: Try adding different vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Serving: Great as a main dish for lunch or dinner, pairs well with a green salad.
  • Garnishes: Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley make wonderful additions to enhance the flavor.