1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped carrots
1/3 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. flour
2 c. chicken broth
1 c. half and half (or skimmed milk)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. chopped chicken breast
Basic pastry

Saute onion, celery, and carrots in butter for 10 minutes. Add flour to sauteed mixture, stirring well. Cook one minute stirring constantly. Combine broth and milk gradually, stir into vegetable mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper. Add chicken, stirring well. Pour chicken mixture into greased 13 x 9 inch casserole. Top with pastry and cut slits in pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake in 300 degree oven until pastry is browned.