Chicken Pot Pies are universally loved and so is Mexican food. Kill two birds with one stone and combine the flavor of both together with this delicious dish!
1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
9 oz. frozen cooked southwestern-seasoned chicken breast strips, thawed, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 c. uncooked instant white rice
1 can -15 oz. black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can - 11 oz. whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 can - 2 1/4 oz. sliced ripe olives, drained
1 1/2 t. garlic powder
1 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 c. sour cream, regular or reduced fat
1 c. chunky salsa
2 c. shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 egg, beaten
2 t. chopped fresh parsley
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Make pie crusts as directed on the box for Two-Crust Pie using a 9-inch glass pie pan.
In a large bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except the egg and parsley.
Pour into crust-lined pan. Top with the second crust; seal edges and flute. Cut slits in several places in the top crust. Brush the top with beaten egg; sprinkle with parsley.
Bake 38 - 48 minutes or until golden brown.
15 - 20 minutes into baking, cover he crust edge with strips of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Store left overs in the refrigerator.
Serves 6.