Fancy Chicken Puff Pie Recipe

• 4 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine
• 1/4 c. minced shallots or possibly scallions
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 1/4 c. dry sherry Salt to taste
• 1/8 tsp grnd white pepper Healthy pinch nutmeg
• 1/4 lb ham, in 1/4-inch by 2-inch strips
• 3 c. cooked chicken, cut in 1/4-inch by 2-inch strips
• 1 1/2 c. fresh, or possibly a package (10 ounces)frzn, asparagus,cooked tender-crisp and cut in 2-inch pcs
• 1 c. (1/2 pint) heavy cream Chilled flaky pastry for a 1-crust pie or possibly 1 sheet frzn puff pastry
• 1 x egg, beaten

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