"These make-ahead savory pies are wonderful centerpiece dishes for a casual dinner...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
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2 small fennel bulbs, trimmed, halved lengthwise, triangular corediscarded, thinly sliced
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1 3/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inchpieces
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1/2 cup diced carrot
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
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5 tablespoons all purpose flour
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2 1/2 cups milk (do not use nonfat or low-fat)
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon (or more) salt
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1/4 pound thinly sliced country ham, cut into matchstick-size strips
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3 cups sifted all purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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4 1/2 tablespoons chilled vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
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6 tablespoons (about) ice water
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1 egg white, beaten to blend (glaze)