CHICKEN GUMBO POT PIE

By Vanetta

Ingredients

• 2 slice(s) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 pound(s) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
• 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup(s) chicken broth
• 4 medium stalks celery, sliced
• 1 (1-pound) jumbo onion, chopped
• 1 medium red pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon(s) Cajun seasoning
• 1 bag(s) (16-ounce) frozen sliced okra
• 1 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) stewed tomatoes
• 1 package(s) (17.4-ounce) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon on medium 6 to 8 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle chicken all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt. In bacon fat in skillet, cook chicken, in 2 batches, 5 to 6 minutes per batch or until beginning to brown. With tongs, transfer chicken to medium bowl. In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook about 7 minutes or until deep golden-brown, stirring constantly. Gradually add in chicken broth, stirring with whisk to prevent lumps; heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute, stirring. Remove skillet from heat. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add celery, onion, and pepper, and cook about 10 minutes or until all vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in Cajun seasoning; cook 30 seconds. Add chicken-broth mixture, frozen okra, stewed tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling on high. Stir in chicken chunks and bacon; reduce heat to medium and cook 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside, stirring occasionally. Divide gumbo between 2 ungreased 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plates. Top each with 1 sheet puff pastry, tucking pastry corners under to form a round top. Cut six 1-inch slits in pastry to allow steam to escape during baking. Bake one pot pie 35 minutes or until pastry is golden-brown and puffed. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.