Description
A comforting and flavorful Chicken and Leek Pie recipe that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken pieces and leeks in a creamy sauce, topped with crispy puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1kg/2 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2–3 rosemary sprigs (stems removed and chopped)
- Salt and pepper
For the Leek Filling:
- 3 leeks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 80ml/1/3 cup white wine
- 500ml/2 cups chicken stock
- 100g/½ cup creme fraiche or full-fat sour cream
For the Pastry:
- 320g/12oz puff pastry (pre-rolled)
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary. Cook in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
- Cook the Leek Filling: Cook leeks, then add garlic. Return chicken to the pan, sprinkle with flour, deglaze with wine, add stock, and simmer. Stir in creme fraiche.
- Assemble the Pie: Preheat oven. Transfer filling to a dish. Top with pastry. Brush with egg wash. Bake until golden.
- Finish and Serve: Let the pie cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This pie can be served with a side of fresh greens or a light salad.
- Feel free to customize the herbs in the filling to suit your taste preferences.
- Make sure the filling is cooled before topping with pastry to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken and Leek Pie, Chicken Pie, Savory Pie, Comfort Food, British Cuisine
