Classic Chicken Pot Pie – Wolfgang Puck

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Classic Chicken Pot Pie – Wolfgang Puck

PASTRY

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons snipped chives
3/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 egg yolks
6 tablespoons heavy cream

CHICKEN & VEGETABLES

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 pound crimini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 x 10 ounce package frozen pearl onions, thawed
3/4 cup frozen petite peas, thawed

SAUCE

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 egg with 1 tablespoon water, beaten

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