Ingredients
3 tbsp reduced calorie margarine
3 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 cup cooked chicken or turkey cut into 1, inch pieces
1 package 10 oz frozen peas & carrots
1 pastry for 9 2 crust pie
1 cup canned small whole onions
Directions
1. Heat margarine in 3 qt. saucepan over low heat until melted. Stir
in flour, salt, thyme and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until
mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.
2. Stir in broth and whipping cream; heat to boiling, stirring
constantly. Boil 1 minute, then stir in chicken, peas and carrots,
and onions.
3. Heat oven to 425F. Prepare pastry. Fill bottom crust with mixture
and top with top crust. Bake 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Casserole; Chicken; Dessert; Pie; Poultry
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