Chicken Pot Pie

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Heat oven to 200°C. Soften onion, carrots and celery in butter for 10 minutes.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Stir in flour for 1 minute, then add stock and milk gradually. Simmer 5 minutes until thick.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Fold in chicken, peas, thyme, salt and pepper and transfer to a deep pie dish.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Cover with pastry, crimp edges, cut steam vents and brush with beaten egg.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Bake 30–35 minutes until pastry is golden and filling reaches 74°C. Rest 10 minutes.