Servings: 1Large pie serves 4-5, mini pies serve 6
Ingredients
2homemade or store-bought pie crustsabout 9-inch each
2cupswater
1lb.boneless skinless chicken breastcut into 1/2-inch pieces
2carrotspeeled and cubed
2ribs celerysliced
1medium onionchopped
2tablespoonschicken bouillon granules
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/4cupbutter
4tablespoonscornstarch
1tablespoonflour
1cupheavy whipping cream
1cupfrozen peas
1egg
1tbsp.water
Instructions
In 4-quart saucepot combine water, chicken, carrots, celery and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken bouillon, pepper and butter. Dissolve cornstarch and flour into whipping cream and stir into chicken mixture. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened. Add peas and set aside.
Roll out two 9-inch pie crusts. Place bottom crust into six ramekins or one 9-inch pie plate, and shape with your fingers. Pour filling into bottom crust. Roll out top crust; cut slits for steam to escape. Cover filling with top crust. Seal crusts and wave edge with your fingers. Whisk egg with water, and brush top crust with egg wash.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. If top crust is browning too quickly, cover loosely with aluminium foil. Let stand 15-20 minutes before serving.