1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. flour
2 3/4 c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
3 1/2 c. chopped, cooked chicken
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1/2 c. chopped celery
3 hard cooked eggs, chopped

Melt butter. Add flour. Cook 1 minute, gradually adding broth. Cook until thickened. Add seasoning. Stir in chicken, vegetables and eggs. Spoon into lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2 inch dish.

PASTRY TOPPING:

1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. & 1 1/2 tbsp. shortening
4-5 tbsp. water

Combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender. Add water and stir with a fork until moistened. Roll out pastry. Cut into strips and lattice over the top of chicken. Combine 1 beaten egg with 1 teaspoon water and brush top of pastry. Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes.