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To poach the chicken: Place 2 to 3 chicken breasts in a glass baking dish.
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Cover the chicken with 3 to 4 cups of boiling water, seal it all in with aluminum foil and place in a 400 degrees F oven to cook for 25-35 minutes.
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Remove the chicken to a cutting board to cool.
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When cool enough to touch, dice it into bite-size pieces.
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For the pot pies: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and grease six 10-ounce ramekins with butter or olive oil.
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Roll the pie crust out and use a bowl (slightly larger than the ramekin) to trace and cut out 6 circles, using the scraps to make more if needed.
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Keep the dough circles in the fridge so they stay cold.
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Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large Dutch oven.
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Add in the diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add in the diced onion and celery and season with a teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
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Cook until the onions are soft and translucent and the carrots are soft (but not too soft).
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Now add in the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and let that melt.
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Once melted, add in the flour and stir often while it cooks for 2 minutes.
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Pour in the hot chicken broth and milk.
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Let it simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, 5-8 minutes.
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Next add in the frozen peas, corn, cooked chicken, dried parsley and chopped fresh thyme.
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Stir.
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Taste and add season further with up to 1 teaspoon more of salt and a little more black pepper if desired.
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Place the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Evenly divide the diced cooked potatoes into each prepared ramekin.
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Spoon the pot pie filling evenly over the potatoes, filling the ramekins to the brim.
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Let them cool down a bit before placing the pie dough over top and crimping the edges.
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With a sharp knife, make slits for ventilation.
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Slide the tray of pot pies into a preheated 375 degrees F oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden.
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Remove and let them cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
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Notes: For a glossy top crust, try beating an egg with a tablespoon of water and brush over top before baking.
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This can also be made in one 13x9 baking dish.