Name: Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie
Prep time: 2 h 50 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1 recipe homemade pie crust*; 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast, cubed; 1 cup sliced carrots (about 2 carrots); 1/2 cup sliced celery (about 1 stalk); 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 and 3/4 cups chicken broth; 2/3 cup half-and-half*; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 large egg, beaten; optional: sprigs of fresh thyme for garnish