Paula Deen Chicken and Pastry Recipe
The Paula Deen Chicken and Pastry Recipe is the ultimate definition of southern comfort food. Learning how to make Paula Deen Chicken and Pastry creates a rich and creamy meal that feels like home in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 3–4 lbs
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cold shortening
- 2/3 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Boil the Chicken
- Place your chicken in a large stockpot with celery, onion, salt and enough water to cover it completely. Simmer gently for one hour until the meat is tender and falls off the bone today.
Shred the Meat
- Remove the chicken from the pot, let it cool slightly, then shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Keep your flavorful chicken broth simmering on the stove, as this is the base for your pastry today.
Prepare the Pastry
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl, then cut in the shortening until it looks like small crumbs. Gradually add cold water, stirring just until the dough comes together into a soft, manageable ball tonight.
Roll and Cut
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface until it is very thin, almost like parchment paper. Cut the dough into thin strips, which will become your soft, buttery, and delicious pastry noodles tonight.
Cook the Pastry
- Bring your broth to a steady boil and drop in the pastry strips one by one tonight. Cook for ten minutes until they are tender, then stir in your shredded chicken to finish today.
Notes
Always use a whole chicken with the bones to get the most flavorful, rich, and authentic broth possible.
If you are in a rush, you can use store-bought refrigerated biscuit dough cut into strips instead of homemade pastry.
Add a dash of poultry seasoning or fresh parsley to the broth for an extra layer of herbal flavor today.
Use a mix of dark and white meat to ensure the best balance of moisture, flavor, and texture for everyone.
If the broth gets too thick, add a little extra water or chicken stock to keep it perfectly creamy tonight.
Make sure your dough is rolled very thin, as it will puff up and thicken the broth as it cooks. If you enjoy working with homemade pastry dough like this, you will definitely want to try this beautiful chicken and leek pie with a golden, flaky crust — it uses a similar from-scratch approach to create another incredibly comforting dinner.