Chicken pot pie -- with a spicy twist

Chicken pot pie -- with a spicy twist (Rick Loomis, Los Angeles Times)

January 31, 2007
Total time: About 2 hours

Servings: 6

Note: From Donna Deane. Spanish chorizo is available at Whole Foods stores, Surfas in Culver City, Spain Restaurant in Silver Lake and La Espanola in Harbor City. This recipe calls for six (8-ounce) ramekins or casserole dishes.

3 chicken breast halves

4 chicken thighs

1 small onion, peeled and quartered

1/2 small carrot, peeled

1 small bay leaf

4 black peppercorns

4 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup diced onion (1/4-inch dice)

1 cup diced carrot (1/4-inch dice)

1/2 cup thinly sliced Spanish chorizo

1/3 cup butter

1 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, divided

Salt

1/4 teaspoon saffron, soaked in 1 teaspoon warm water

6 tablespoons coarse cornmeal