The Chicken Pastel is a Pinoy version of the Chicken Pot Pie sans the pie, usually made of chicken with white sauce out of milk or cream. This dish is often made with sausages, peas, mushrooms, and carrots, in a creamy sauce. So, if you are looking for a hearty dish with creamy white sauce then Chicken Paste is perfect. Chicken Pastel is usually served on special occasions such as birthdays, fiesta, Christmas and other holidays.
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