"This recipe originated with Paula Deen of Food Network fame.
You could easily add more chicken and vegetables and serve 6 with the same amount..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 -4 sheets frozen puff pastry (her original recipe called for 4, I felt 2 was plenty)
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1 egg, beaten
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4 chicken breast halves (or 2 cups leftover cooked chicken)
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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1/3 cup butter
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour (or less ( see chef's note in directions)
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1 quart milk (Paula's recipe called for cream)
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1/4 cup chicken base (or less ( see chef's note in directions)
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1/2 small yellow onion, minced
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1 cup frozen green pea, cooked
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1 cup chopped cooked carrot
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1 pinch fresh grated nutmeg (optional)