Ingredients

  • pastry for 2-crust pie
  • 1 Tbsp. dried onion
  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. milk
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 1 Tbsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 3 c. cubed, cooked chicken
  • 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Prepare crust.
  • Fit bottom crust into pie pan.
  • Prepare bouillon broth by dissolving granules in 2 cups boiling water.
  • Melt butter; blend in flour and salt.
  • Allow to bubble slowly about 30 seconds.
  • Add broth and milk gradually. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Heat until bubbly.
  • Pour into pastry crust.
  • Put on the top crust. Seal and flute the edge.
  • Cover edge with aluminum foil, dull side down.
  • Bake uncovered in 425° oven until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.