Instructions

1. 1
   Boil chicken in water until tender.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, prepare noodle dough following the first 5 steps of the Flaky Pie Crust procedure, using the ingredients above. Sugar and butter are replaced with pepper and shortening, respectively.
3. 3
   On a floured board, roll dough about twice as thick as ordinary pie crust (about a 9-inch circle or 8 x 10-inch rectangle).
4. 4
   Cut dough into roughly 2-inch squares.
5. 5
   Remove chicken from broth. Shred chicken, discarding bones and skin.
6. 6
   Stir pot pie squares into boiling broth a few at a time, being careful not to let them stick together. Simmer 6 minutes.
7. 7
   Add chicken and green beans. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.