State of Maine Chicken Pie

Directions

1. Place chicken in large kettle with next 6 ingredients.
2. Cover; bring to boil.
3. Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
4. Remove chicken from bones and cut into bite-size pieces.
5. Skim fat from broth; measure 1/2 cup fat and 2 1/3 cups broth.
6. Heat the fat in 2-quart saucepan; blend in flour; stir in measured broth and milk.
7. Cook and stir constantly until thickened; boil 1 minute.
8. Add to chicken with carrots and onions.
9. Reheat.
10. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
11. Before mixing biscuits, set oven for 450f.
12. Arrange uncooked baking powder biscuits made with 2 cups biscuit mix over top.
13. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until biscuits are brown.