Just Chicken Pie

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
• 1 cup frozen peas (or fresh if preferred)
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1 medium potato)
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth (or stock)
• 1/2 cup milk or cream (for a richer filling)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh, finely chopped)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon parsley (optional, for garnish)

For the Pie:

• 1 package (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade if preferred)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions: