The Best Chicken Pot Pie

butter

large cloves garlic, minced

matchstick (or diced) carrots

diced cooked chicken (or turkey)

all-purpose flour

low-sodium chicken broth

half-and-half

Splash of white wine, optional

dried thyme

garlic powder

onion powder

to 1 teaspoon salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper,

large potato, cooked, peeled, & cubed (about 2 cups)

frozen green peas

unbaked pie crust