Savory Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 4 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1 cup peas
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• pastry crust, for 9-in deep dish pie

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet melt better.

2. 2

   Blend in flour until smooth.

3. 3

   Add milk and chicken broth; cook stirring constantly, about 3 min, or until thick and bubbly.

4. 4

   Add seasonings and chicken, stir.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook celery, carrots, peas, and onion in 1 inch boiling water until crisp-tender, about 7 min, drain.

6. 6

   Preheat oven 425 degrees.

7. 7

   Add hot veggies to chicken mixture, mix well.

8. 8

   Pour mixture into 9 inch pastry lined pie plate.

9. 9

   Place top pastry over filling. Tuck edges and press to seal. Cut slits in top crust to vent.

10. 10

    Bake 30 min or until golden brown.