Ingredients

1 shallot, finely chopped

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise

1 small parsnip, peeled and sliced into rounds

1 russet potato, peeled and diced

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3 thyme sprigs

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

5 teaspoons cornstarch whisked with 2 tablespoons water

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 package (14 ounces) puff pastry, cut into four 4 1/4-inch squares

1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook shallot in oil in a large pot overmedium heat until soft, about 4 minutes. Add carrot, parsnip,and potato. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add wine; simmeruntil reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add stock; bring toa boil. Add chicken and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes. Seasonwith salt and pepper. Add cornstarch mixture and cream. Bringto a simmer; cook until thick, about 5 minutes.

Divide mixture among four 6-ounce ramekins; top withpastry. Brush with egg. Cut a hole into each to vent. Bake ona baking sheet until golden, 12 to 14 minutes.