Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 small potato, peeled, diced
  • 14 cup chopped celery
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 14 cup all-purpose flour
  • salt, to taste
  • 12 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 14 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 14 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 cup low-fat milk, or
  • 13 cup powdered milk, reconsituted with 2/3 cup water
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken, or
  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 12 cup frozen peas
  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry

Method

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, carrot, potato and celery in the butter until tender; sprinkle in the flour and seasonings until blended, cook for a couple of minutes to incorporate the flour.
  • Gradually add in the milk and broth; bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in the chicken/turkey and peas; divide mixture evenly between 4 ungreased 5 inch pie plates.
  • Divide the pastry dough into 4 equal portions and on a lightly floured surface roll each into a 6-inch circle.
  • Place each circle on top of the filling, trim, seal and flute edges.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 18 to 20 minuts or until golden brown.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • If desired, prior to baking, wrap the pies in foil and place in freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking, cover edges of the crust loosely with foil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or untilgolden brown and filling is bubbly.