Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons ( 3/4 stick) butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt
  • 4 cups medium chunks of cooked chicken (see Note)
  • 12 small white onions, cooked
  • 3/4 cup peas
  • 3/4 cup diced peeled carrots
  • 3/4 cup diced celery
  • Basic Pastry Dough

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add the broth, cream, pepper, and salt to taste.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, until thickened and smooth.
  • Put the chicken pieces in a deep pie pan or casserole, cover with the sauce, and stir in the onions, peas, carrots, and celery.
  • Roll out the prepared pie dough and place it over the casserole, allowing enough overhang so that the edges can be tucked under and crimped.
  • Cut vents in the dough to allow the steam to escape.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is nicely browned.