Ingredients

  • pastry for 2 (9-inch) pie crusts
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. light cream
  • 2 c. cubed, cooked chicken or turkey
  • 1 can peas and carrots or fresh equivalent
  • 1 small onion, diced and sauteed

Method

  • If fresh peas and carrots are used, saute with onion.
  • Heat oven to 425°.
  • Prepare 1/2 of pastry and fit into 9-inch pie pan. Melt butter over low heat; blend in flour, salt, pepper and thyme. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in broth and cream.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Boil 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken and veggies and pour into pie pan.
  • Place second crust over top.
  • Pinch edges together and make slits in crust.
  • Cover edge with strip of foil to prevent overbrowning.
  • Remove foil during last 15 minutes.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes until brown.
  • Makes 6 servings.